Inverted Confocal Microscope

This combined synopsis/solicitation from the Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration Office of Acquisition and Grant Services seeks an inverted confocal microscope to image live and fixed cells and tissue samples. The microscope must have inverted scope capabilities, an environmental chamber, lasers at specified wavelengths, appropriate filters, detectors, objectives from 10x to 63x with specified numerical apertures, an electronic stage and antivibration table. Quotes will be evaluated based on technical qualifications of the proposed solution. Quotes are due by May 22, 2020 with award within 120 days of order receipt.

There is no set-aside designation. The NAICS code is 334516 and PSC code is J070. The place of performance is Jefferson, AR. The solicitation is for a turnkey solution to be delivered and installed by the contractor, with optional post-warranty maintenance quoted annually. The solicitation incorporates standard FAR provisions and clauses governing federal micro-purchases.