Combined synopsis.docx

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is 75N94025Q00210 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 334516 and the business size standard is 1,000. This solicitation is not set aside for small business.

It is the intent of The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute on Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) to award a purchase order, without providing for full and open competition, to Nikon Instruments Inc. of Melville, New York for the refurbishment of Nikon Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope. The requirement includes a Hamamatsu Orca-Fusion BT sCMOS camera (model C15440-20UP) capable of dual-simultaneous image acquisition of registered images. Dual Orca Fusion/Fusion BT Interface Kit and ET455/50M, DAPI-ET Emission Filter 25MM, ET705/72M EM FLTR 25MM FAR RED F/SPCTRAX, 89101M EM FLTR DAPI/FITC/TRITC/CY5, 25MM, DM A561LP lenses. Objective lenses to include: CFI PLAN ACHRO UW 1X NA 0.04 WD 3.2MM-NC, CFI60 plan Apochromat Lambda D 2X, CFI60 PLAN Apochromat Lambda D 10X, CFI60 PLAN Apochromat Lambda D 20X, CFI60 PLAN Apochromat Lambda D 40X, CFI60 plan Apochromat Lambda D 100X Oil, CFI plan APO Lambda S 40XC Silicone, CFI PLAN APO Lambda S 60XC Silicone, 30CC Silicone immersion oil. A motorized microscope condenser for Ti2-E, including DIC: TI2-C-TC-E motorized condenser turret, TC-C-DICP DIC polarizer, TI2-C-DICACL analyzer cube L FOV, TC-C-ML-N1D LWD Dry DIC Module, TC-C-ML-N2D LWD Dry DIC Module. Second Turret to accommodate Ablation/Photoactivation: TI2-F-FLT-E Motorized EPI Fluor Turret, S-TI2-DCL Daisy cable long, S-TI2-DCS Daisy cable short, Insert F/chamber slide/CVGLS STX-E series, fixing lid F/35MM dish. XY galvo scanner with 2 lasers – for UV ablation and 405/473nm photostimulation: UV OMS with laser safety hardware (including 355nm pulsed laser), CFI plan APO VC 60X WI NA1.2 WD 0.27MM – required for UV ablation; high UV transmission, D-C DIC Slider 60X IV, LUNF 405/473 1F FC-APC (includes 405nm and 473nm lasers), AX LUNF interlock cable, 405NM STIM DICHROIC mirror F/TI2 LFOV V2. Software Upgrade to latest version – to fix bugs and provide enhanced features for easier workflow: NIS-Element: advanced research.

This is a Notice of Intent to receive the microscope accessories from Nikon Instruments Inc. because Nikon is the original manufacturer of the microscope that will be refurbished. Nikon is the only vendor for certified compatible parts and software updates.

The offeror must include a completed copy of the following provision’s along with their quote: FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunication and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment; FAR Clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items: Evaluation Factors (1) technical capability to provide all services/consumables, etc; (2) price; and (3) past performance. Technical capability and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than cost/price; FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items – Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions applies to this acquisition, apply to this acquisition.

The offeror must include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. The clauses are available in full text at http://www.arnet.gov/far. Interested vendors capable of providing the Government with the services specified in this synopsis should submit their quotation to the below address. Quotations will be due ten (10) calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis or September 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM. The quotation must reference “Solicitation number” 75N94025Q00210. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Quotations must be submitted by email to Kelly Robinson at Kelly.Robinson@nih.gov. Faxed copies will not be accepted