Acquisition of Confocal Microscope Laser System Re

The National Institutes of Health National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute seeks acquisition of a confocal microscope laser system replacement, with quotations due September 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. This is a sole-source noncompetitive acquisition under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures; market research determined that Nikon is the only manufacturer providing a compatible replacement laser system.

Place of performance is the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Laboratory of Cell Structure and Dynamics. The replacement laser system must provide excitation wavelengths of 405 nm, 488 nm, 561 nm, and 640 nm for multi-wavelength fluorescence imaging, with two independent fiber-optic outputs serving confocal and TIRF (total internal reflection fluorescence) illumination pathways respectively. The system must integrate fully into the existing microscope configuration, optical pathways, control architecture, and imaging workflow without compromising existing functionality. The contractor must provide all equipment, components, hardware, optical components, fiber-optic connections, electronic interfaces, and controllers necessary for complete integration, including installation, configuration, alignment, testing, and verification that both imaging modalities function operationally.

The proposed award period runs September 30, 2026 through January 29, 2027, with delivery required within 120 days after receipt of order. Quotations must include unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery period, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. point, DUNS number, and Taxpayer Identification Number. All offerors must maintain active SAM registration. Delivery is FOB Destination. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; PSC is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.