What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking a total small business set-aside for repair and preventive maintenance services for 43 government-owned microscopes and associated equipment at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California. This opportunity is classified under NAICS code 811210, which pertains to Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. Interested small businesses should note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning they must submit competitive quotes as no separate solicitation will be issued.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Issue Date:16 June 2026
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
MICROSCOPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the
format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.202(b)(1), as supplemented with
additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only
solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This
enclosure is an addendum to FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial
Products and Commercial Services, which applies to this acquisition.
Competitive quotes are being requested. The North American Industry Classification System
(NAICS) code applicable to this acquisition is 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment
Repair and Maintenance and the small business size standard is $34 million. This procurement is
a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Only quotes submitted by Small Business Concerns will be
accepted by the Government. Any quote that is submitted by a non-Small Business Concern
will not be considered for award.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS
The Government is seeking to acquire all services, materials and equipment necessary for the
repair/preventive maintenance of government owned microscope equipment to include: (43)
microscopes as well as (43) extra heads with tubes, bridges and pointers (see attached
equipment list), located in the Laboratory Department at Naval Medical Center, San Diego
(NMCSD) to ensure dependable and reliable equipment operation. To be considered acceptable
and eligible for award, quotes must provide all of the items and quantities listed below. The
Government will not consider quotes or offers for partial items or quantities. Anticipated contract
line items are as follows:
ITEM
NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT OF
ISSUE
0001 Base - Microscope Service Maintenance 1 JOB
0002 Base - Repair and Repair Parts 1 JOB
1001 Option 1 - Microscope Service Maintenance 1 JOB
1002 Option 1 - Repair and Repair Parts 1 JOB
2001 Option 2 - Microscope Service Maintenance 1 JOB
2002 Option 2 - Repair and Repair Parts 1 JOB
3001 Option 3 - Microscope Service Maintenance 1 JOB
3002 Option 3 - Repair and Repair Parts 1 JOB
4001 Option 4 - Microscope Service Maintenance 1 JOB
4002 Option 4 - Repair and Repair Parts 1 JOB
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The expected Period of Performance for this effort is: 01 October 2026 – 30 September 2027 +
4 Options. The anticipated place of performance for the effort is: Naval Medical Center, San
Diego, CA.
DEFENSE BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (DBIDS)
(a) DBIDS is the current system for access control verification and management for the
Department of Defense (DoD).
(b) DBIDS guidance for Vendors/Contractors to obtain a pass is accessible through the
following website: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/Operations-and-Management/Base-
Support/DBIDS/
(c) For more information or to enroll in the DBIDS Program, call: 1 (202) 433-4784.
For the NMCSD ID Office, call: 1 (619) 532-6557
(d) Pre-enrolling will help expedite your processing time. To pre-enroll for a DBIDS card,
visit the following website: https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/
(e) Vendors, contractors, suppliers, and other service providers shall present their pass upon
entry at the entry control point (ECP).
OFFEROR INSTRUCTIONS
The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this
solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation is most
advantageous to the Government as defined in the “EVALUATION FACTORS FOR
AWARD” Section below. A complete quote must be received for consideration. Respond to
each item listed below, if the response is “None” or “Not applicable,” explicitly state and
explain. The Government may consider quotes that fail to address or follow all instructions to be
non-responsive and ineligible for contract award. A complete quote includes a response and
submission to each of the following:
1. General Information: Offeror Business Name, Address, Cage and DUNS Codes (ensure
Representation and Certifications are up to date in SAM.gov), Business Size and Type of
Small Business based on applicable NAICS Code as provided above, Federal Tax ID,
Primary Point of Contract (to include telephone and e-mail address) and provide a GSA
contract number if some or all items proposed are on the GSA schedule. FAR provision
52.212-3, Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial
Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a
completed copy of this provision with offer.
2. Technical Documentation:
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a. Technical Approach or Specifications: The quote must address and meet the
requirements/specifications as defined under Technical Factor I below.
b. Sustainable Acquisitions Information and Certification: The contractor shall
comply with all applicable sustainable acquisition requirements in accordance
with FAR Part 23 to advance the Federal Government's sustainability goals,
reduce environmental impact, and promote the responsible use of resources.
Pursuant to FAR 23.103, agencies are required to advance sustainable acquisition
by ensuring that, to the maximum extent practicable, contracts for products and
services promote sustainability throughout the acquisition lifecycle. Pursuant
to FAR 23.104, sustainable acquisition requirements apply to acquisitions of
products and services above the micro-purchase threshold, except where
exempted by law or regulation. Indicate if any the following sustainable
acquisition categories apply to any products or services proposed: Energy
Efficient, Water Efficient, Recycled, Bio-Based, Environmentally Preferable,
Non-ozone depleting substances, Less Toxic and/or Less GHGs.
c.
3. Price Quote: Submit complete pricing for each individual item listed in the
“DESCRIPTION O…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.