Raman Imaging System

The National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks to establish spectroscopic measurement capabilities and is soliciting quotations for a Raman imaging system. The solicitation requests a fully automated confocal microscope with lasers, optics, detectors, scanning stage, and software. Quotations are due by August 17, 2021 and will be evaluated based on technical capability, past performance, and price, with technical capability and past performance being more important than price. Technical capability will be demonstrated through compliance with requirements in Attachment 1 and past performance references must be provided.

There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. The associated NAICS code is 334516 for analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. Requirements include lasers from 473nm to 785nm, automated polarization optics, ultra-low frequency filters, and objectives from 5x to 100x. Delivery within 150 days, installation within 30 days, and training within 7 days of delivery are required. The place of performance will be the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, Maryland.