Purchase of Optical Microscope

The FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) is soliciting quotations for the purchase of a bright-field transmissive light hyperspectral imaging microscope system, with responses due July 30, 2026. There is no set-aside; all responsible sources may quote.

Place of performance is Silver Spring, Maryland (10903 New Hampshire Ave, WO62-3133). Delivery must be completed within six weeks of award, with shipping costs included in the offer price. The system must include a one-year manufacturer warranty commencing upon Government acceptance.

The microscope must meet specific salient characteristics: bright-field transmissive light microscope with integrated digital camera port; broadband white light source with external fiber optics light guide input for hyperspectral/multispectral configurations; M27-compatible objective turret supporting two or more objectives; Kohler condenser with numerical aperture of 0.55 or greater; motorized XY stage supporting 1"x3" glass slides with joystick and API control; motorized piezo-based Z stage with joystick and API control; external laser autofocus independent of camera acquisition; scientific monochrome camera with minimum 5 megapixels, linearity error less than 1.0% per EMVA 1288 standard, spectral range 380-780 nm, bit depth 16 bits or greater, USB 3.0+ interface, and C-mount configuration; operation on US standard 120V@60Hz AC power; and comprehensive user manuals with full API documentation. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Award will be made on best-value basis, with technical acceptability (pass/fail) as the primary factor and camera technical merit as a secondary evaluation factor. The Contracting Officer is Maria Finan and the Contract Specialist is Freshta Javid.