The National Institute of Standards and Technology issued a purchase order to Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies, Inc. on September 22, 2026, for a flow imaging microscopy instrument with light obscuration capabilities, valued at $147,245.00 with a firm-fixed-price structure.
The instrument will be delivered to Gaithersburg, Maryland, though the awardee is located in Scarborough, Maine. Yokogawa shall deliver the system within 90 days of award, complete on-site installation, provide an Operations and Maintenance manual, and deliver training for up to three NIST personnel covering operation, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance within 120 days of award. The system must detect particles from 2 to 70 micrometers, process samples at 0.2 mL per minute with volumes between 250 microliters and 2 mL, and handle concentrations up to 1,000,000 particles per mL. Required specifications include a 1920 x 1200 pixel CMOS camera at up to 100 frames per second, a 785-nanometer solid-state laser diode, 10X magnification optics, autofocus, and Visual Spreadsheet version 6 software. The contract carries a one-year manufacturer's warranty covering parts, labor, and travel. Ultimate completion is January 31, 2030.