Confocal Super Resolution Microscope

The Department of Energy Office of Science seeks procurement of one Confocal Super Resolution Microscope for Brookhaven National Laboratory, with proposals due July 20 and questions due by May 21. This is an open, unrestricted solicitation under Firm Fixed Price terms.

Place of performance is Upton, New York. The instrument must provide true confocal point scanning with tunable white light laser excitation across the visible range, supporting simultaneous multi-line operation with independent intensity control and rapid microsecond-scale switching. Required detection spans approximately 400–850 nm with multiple independently configurable channels, FLIM/FCS functionality, analytical tools for functional parameter mapping and FRET, and 2D/3D STED nanoscopy capability at approximately 30 nm lateral resolution across the visible spectrum. The equipment must operate within a unified software environment supporting automated calibration, lifetime fitting, super-resolution reconstruction, and compatibility with external analysis platforms.

Offerors must demonstrate three key qualifiers: provide references for at least three successfully fabricated, tested, and delivered super resolution optical microscope systems of comparable complexity including organization names and contacts; demonstrate a robust instrument service engineer network in the United States for maintenance and repairs during the warranty period; and provide ISO 9001 certification or equivalent quality assurance program documentation. NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; PSC is 6650, Optical Instruments. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible offeror submitting the lowest total price meeting all technical requirements. Offerors exceeding $750,000 that are not small or foreign businesses must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan with goals of 49% small business, 5% small disadvantaged business, 5% women-owned business, 3% HUB Zone, 3% veteran-owned business, and 3% service-disabled veteran-owned business. All pricing must be all-inclusive in U.S. dollars and quoted FOB Brookhaven National Laboratory, including freight, import duties, and customs costs. Anticipated delivery is 36 weeks after contract award. Payment terms are Net 30 for large or foreign businesses or Net 10 for small businesses.