COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION

Solicitation No.: 75N98026Q01191 Title: Camera and computer upgrade for the Nikon STORM system This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR 12.603. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.

This acquisition is not expected to exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) of $350,000 and is being conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services.

The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, dated March 13, 2026.

NAICS Code: 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing: 1,000 employees This requirement is set aside for small businesses.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

The Government requires the following:

PRODUCT No. Description Qty.

Software & computer Storm widefield system

HASP ID 58FFB1B8; will be Win 11 compliant & current

Widefield camera

Offerors shall provide the specified products or equivalent products that meet or exceed all stated requirements. If proposing an equivalent product, the offeror shall provide sufficient descriptive literature and technical specifications to demonstrate compliance with the Government's requirements.

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

The Government will award a purchase order to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and represents the best value to the Government, considering price and other factors.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Award will be made to the offeror whose quotation provides the most advantageous value to the Government, considering technical capability and price.

Technical factors are more important than price.

The Government may consider, as applicable:

· Technical compliance with the stated requirements;

· Product specifications and compatibility;

· Delivery schedule;

· Warranty;

· Installation capability;

· Past performance; and

· Total evaluated price.

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, issued within the time specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The Government reserves the right to accept any offer before the expiration date.

Offerors shall submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with their quotation.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders, applies to this acquisition.

QUOTATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Quotes shall include, at a minimum:

· Unit price and total price;

· Shipping and handling costs;

· Delivery timeframe after award;

· Delivery terms;

· FOB point;

· Manufacturer and part/catalog numbers, if applicable;

· Product descriptions and technical specifications;

· Warranty information; and

· Installation/service information.

Offerors shall provide sufficient information to demonstrate their capability to meet the Government's requirements.

Responses shall include the offeror's Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size status.

All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov at the time of quotation submission and throughout the period of performance.

RESPONSE DEADLINE

All responses must be received no later than September 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time.

Responses shall reference Solicitation No. 75N98026Q01191 –and may be submitted electronically to:

danielt@mail.nih.gov