Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Versa 730 Xray Computed Tomography Microscope
Deadline: 11 Jun 2026
Posting Date: 28 May 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 142181070
Document Ref. No.: NIST-NOI-26-305-00006
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
Zeiss Versa XRM 730 X-ray Computed Tomography Microscope
Announcement Type: Special Notice
Announcement Number: NIST-NOI-26-305-00006
Subject: X-ray Computed Tomography Microscope
NAICS: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC: 6650 - Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components, and Accessories
Introduction
This is a notice of intent, not a request for a quotation. A solicitation document will not be issued and quotations will not be requested.
Purpose
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate a firm-fixed price purchase order on a sole source basis with Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC (Zeiss) located at One North Broadway, White Plains, NY 10601-2310. The purchase order will be for a Versa XRM 730 X-ray Computed Tomography Microscope with options for additional features and extended warranties. This product has a USA place of origin in accordance with FAR RFO Part 25. Delivery of the microscope will be required within eight months after contractor receipt of order. The exercise of the options for extended warranty may extend the award period of performance up to five years.
Authority
This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of FAR RFO Part 12.102(b) and 41 USC 1901, allowing the Contracting Officer (CO) to solicit from one source. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1, 000 Employees.
Description
The purpose of this requirement is to procure one Zeiss Versa 730 X-ray Computed Tomography Microscope for micro-scale three-dimensional imaging of semiconductor materials and devices. Please see the attached specifications document for details.
Sole Source Determination
The sole source determination is based on the following:
Use of the statutory authority 41 USC 3304(a)(1) requi...
Notice ID: nist-noi-26-305-00006
Department/Ind. Agency: commerce, department of
Sub-tier: national institute of standards and technology
Office: dept of commerce nist
Product Service Code: 6650 - optical instruments, test equipment, components and accessories
NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: jun 26, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Documents
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