The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences awarded a purchase order to Lumicks USA Inc. for $183,100 on September 22, 2026, to upgrade an existing LUMICKS C-trap instrument from a 2-color to a 3-color confocal fluorescence system. Performance will occur in Morrisville, North Carolina through the ultimate completion date of September 21, 2027. The upgrade includes installation of a 488-nanometer laser within six months of purchase order issuance and validation that the new laser does not degrade existing instrument functions. Lumicks will maintain the upgraded system under warranty through February 15, 2029, aligning with the existing C-trap warranty period. The procurement was non-competitive under FAR 12.603 commercial items procedures, based on a solicitation posted September 5, 2026, with a due date of September 16, 2026.