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Document Type: Sources Sought Notice

Solicitation No. 75N98026Q00827

Project Title: Visitech VT-iSIM Flat Top & Full Field upgrade to super-resolution microscope

Classification Code: 6640 – LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

NAICS Code: 334516- analytical laboratory instruments and instrumentation systems

Contracting Office Address:

Hospital and Laboratory Support Division Office of Logistics and Operations (OLAO) Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OALM) Office of the Director National Institutes of Health Direct: 667-312-5580 251 Bayview Blvd STE 200 BRC Bldg. RM 04A328 Baltimore MD 21224

DESCRIPTION:

This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement.

This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement, to determine the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only. Small businesses are encouraged to respond.

BACKGROUND:

The Confocal Imaging Facility (CIF) of the National Institute on Aging IRP has a VT-iSIM microscope with a relatively limited field of view (FOV). This upgrade will increase the FOV at 100x objective 2.7-fold, a significant improvement. This larger FOV will have a broadband and homogenous illumination (Flatfield).

These improvements will allow the CIF to maintain a state-of-the-art SIM superresolution system, so that NIA IRP core users will obtain the highest-quality SIM super-resolution images.

NIA investigators will be able to continue implementing a broad range of experimental projects essential to the core mission of the NIA. The Visitech VT-iSIM has unique properties not offered by any other vendor.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:

Visitech VT-iSIM Flat Top & Full Field upgrade to super-resolution microscope are essential for increasing camera FOV and adding capabilities to the VT-iSIM that will enhance the imaging and sensitivity of this system so it will remain in the forefront of imaging research at the CIF of the NIA IRP.

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SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

VisiTech International Ltd. is the sole supplier of the items listed in VisiTech International Quote Q10309.

VisiTech International is the developer, sole manufacturer and sole supplier of the VT-iSIM system and all associated updates and upgrades to said system. VisiTech International does not grant any rights to any other company to supply, upgrade or service said instruments due to reasons such as, but not limited to, the Intellectual property contained within said instrument and upgrades.

Some salient features:

• FOV - Up to ~13.3 x 13.3mm (176.9mm2)

• Broadband Uniform and Homogeneous Illumination across Large FOV* o Corner to Corner Roll Off: <6% 488 – 640nm, <20% 405nm o RMS Deviation: <5% 488 – 640nm, <6.5% 405nm

• Retain VT-iSIM Super Resolution and Ultra-Fast Imaging Capabilities across Large FOV o ~100nm later resolution, and ~280nm axial resolution o FOV – ~13.3 x 13.3mm o Capable of 500fps

• Preserve Patented Ingwaz functionality o Remove Image Artefacts

• Maximised Laser Coupling and Stability o >95% Laser Coupling from Fibre o Deliver up to 2x the amount of light to the sample plane o Ultra-stable fibre coupling

• Enhanced Wavelength Range o 400 to 750nm

• Negligible Integration Impact o Occupies same footprint as current VT-iSIM systems with minimal power usage increase

Quantity:

One upgrade as in Visitech Quote Q10309A Visitech hardware and software components

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Capable Vendors shall demonstrate and document in the submitted Capability Statement its experience in the technical areas, requirements, and personnel listed above.

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The Government will consider any other specific and relevant information about this particular announcement that would improve our evaluation of respondents. Organizations should demonstrate capability to administer and coordinate interrelated tasks in an effective and timely manner.

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The response must be submitted to John Johnson, Contract Specialist at e-mail: johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov mailto:johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov

The response must be received on or before July 27th , 2026, 2:00 P.M., Eastern Time.

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John Johnson Program Specialist johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov Phone: 667-312-5580 mailto:johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov

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