Digital Microscope System with Advanced Imaging and Measurement Capabilities

The National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute seeks a digital microscope system with advanced imaging and measurement capabilities, with proposals due June 28 at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time. This is an unrestricted, small business competitive acquisition for commercial items under FAR Parts 12 and 13, with no set-aside category applied.

Place of performance is Bethesda, Maryland. The system must deliver 4K imaging, magnification range of approximately 5x–6000x without manual lens changes, integrated stage camera with automated focusing, motorized XY stage (~300mm × 300mm), multiple lighting modes, built-in 2D/3D measurement capability, HDR imaging with real-time autofocus, automated workflow replication, compatibility with analytical tools, minimum 1TB storage, remote analysis capability, and compatibility with existing laboratory optical components and accessories. The contractor is responsible for complete system delivery, installation and configuration, calibration and validation, and training and support. Equipment must pass functional testing upon delivery within 60 days after award. The contractor must comply with NIH security requirements.

The NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of $10 million. The PSC code is 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). Award will be made on a Firm Fixed Price basis to the responsible offeror offering the best value. Evaluation factors are Technical Proposal, Past Performance, and Price. The Government reserves a unilateral option to extend performance for up to six months under FAR 52.217-8. The contracting office is located at 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, Maryland, with primary contact Purchasing Agent Roshonna Davis (davisroshonna@mail.nih.gov). Solicitation number is PCA-NIBIB-01746.