FDA Leica DMi8 confocal upgrades

The Food and Drug Administration seeks a CICERO Spinning Disk or equivalent system upgrade for an existing Leica DMi8 confocal microscope (S/N: 526325) to enable high-speed fluorescence and live-cell imaging, with quotes due June 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT. This is an RFQ with no small-business set-aside; any qualified offeror may bid.

Place of performance is Silver Spring, Maryland (F.o.b. Destination). The upgrade must deliver dual imaging modes, true optical sectioning hardware, quantitative fluorescence measurements, improved axial resolution, high-powered diode lasers, blur removal, reduced phototoxicity, and high-speed acquisition capability with a dedicated high-sensitivity camera. The contractor must provide factory-certified installation, onsite Installation Qualification and Operational Qualification, operator training for three to five users, and comprehensive 21 CFR Part 11–compliant documentation. One-year warranty including troubleshooting and technical support is required.

The solicitation comprises three line items: the upgrade kit with installation, training, and one-year warranty; Option Year 01 for twelve months of preventive maintenance and repair service; and Option Year 02 for an additional twelve months of service. The contract type is Firm Fixed-Price. Offer acceptance period extends through September 30, 2026. Payment terms are Net 30 following government acceptance, with electronic invoicing through the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform. Offerors must register in SAM.gov, provide country of origin information, certify Section 508 accessibility compliance, submit an Accessibility Conformance Report, and certify Service Contract Act exemption under FAR 52.222-48. The government will award to the lowest-priced technically acceptable and responsible offeror. NAICS 334516, PSC 6640.