Lumicks C-Trap® Correlative Optical Tweezers - Fluorescence Microscope System

The National Institutes of Health Office of Logisitics and Acquisition Operations seeks professional relocation, installation, calibration, and support services for a Lumicks C-Trap Correlative Optical Tweezers-Fluorescence Microscope System, with responses due September 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EST. This is a commercial items procurement under FAR Subpart 12.6 with no small-business set-aside.

Place of performance is Bethesda, Maryland 20892. The requirement involves transfer of the integrated optical tweezers, high-resolution confocal fluorescence, and microfluidics system from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to a new laboratory facility. The procurement mandates authorized factory-trained engineers to handle the physical transition, preserve structural integrity, prevent damage, and ensure the system meets original equipment manufacturer performance standards. A one-year service agreement is required to maintain system calibration, perform preventative maintenance, and provide rapid technical support during the initial year of operation at the new facility.

The estimated value does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000. Award will be made on a firm-fixed-price basis to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents best value to the government, with technical factors outweighting cost. Evaluation considers past performance, warranty, lifecycle cost, maintenance availability, and environmental or energy efficiency. The NAICS code is 541714, Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology), and the PSC is J066, Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Instruments And Laboratory Equipment. Proposals must include unit and total price, shipping and handling costs, delivery timeframe and terms, F.O.B. point, product/catalog numbers, UEI, TIN, business size certification, SAM registration proof, and FAR 52.212-3 representations and certifications. Submissions are electronic to danielt@mail.nih.gov.