FDA - AI sample finder for Zeiss inverted microscope
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 75F40126SSN133943
- Agency
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FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services
Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services anticipates procuring an AI sample finder for a Zeiss AXIO Observer Z1 inverted fluorescence motorized microscope, with a Sources Sought Notice response deadline of June 1, 2026. This is a market-research vehicle; no contract award will be made from responses, and responses will not satisfy a future solicitation requirement.
The acquisition supports lot release testing of FluMist influenza virus vaccine at the FDA Center for Biologics Research and Review. The AI sample finder automates slide preparation and navigation using specialized camera technology, darkfield composite contrast, and deep learning algorithms to reduce experiment setup times from minutes to seconds. The complete installation includes microscopy software upgrade, microscope stage upgrade, new camera and adapter, and the Bioapps Toolkit, with all components required to integrate seamlessly with the specified Zeiss microscope (S/N: 383400118).
Delivery is to the FDA CBER LBVI facility in Silver Spring, Maryland. The requirement explicitly specifies sub-components including Camera Axiocam 305 mono R2, C-mount adapter, scanning stage, stage controller, universal mounting frame, Zen Toolkit, and ZEN 3.10 software upgrade. Respondents must demonstrate service initiation capability within five business days and provide Buy American compliance information with place of manufacture.
Though the notice targets small businesses under NAICS Code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), all interested parties may respond. Responses must be submitted by email to timothy.walbert@fda.hhs.gov by 2:00 pm Central Time on June 1, 2026, with reference number 75F40126SSN133943 in the subject line. Minimum response requirements include company information, SAM Unique Entity ID, three years of past performance data, technical specifications, descriptive literature, warranty and payment terms, and GSA Schedule or Best in Class contract identification if available.
Notice text
This requirement is for an AI sample finder for a Zeiss AXIO Observer Z1 inverted fluorescence motorized microscope, S/N: 383400118, Please see attached PDF file titled: 75F40126SSN133943
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| 75F40126SSN133943 Zeiss AI sample finder.pdf |
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