Replacement of Non-functional Nikon TIRF Microscope – LCMB Microscopy Core Facility, NIH/NCI
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 75N98026Q00774
- Agency
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Office of Logisitics and Acquisition Operations
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Maryland 20892, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute intends to procure a replacement Nikon Ti2E motorized TIRF microscope system for the Laboratory of Cell and Molecular Biology Microscopy Core Facility, with a pre-solicitation response due July 21, 2026. No set-aside applies. Delivery and installation will occur at the LCMB facility in Bethesda, Maryland.
The requirement specifies a complete Ti2E system with motorized encoded stage, Nikon E-TIRF package, ORCA-FusionBT sCMOS camera, LUNF STORM multi-line laser unit (405/488/561/640 nm wavelengths), C-NSTORM Quad filter set, motorized main and sub-branch assemblies, N-STORM magnification change unit, NIS-Elements software with six Advanced Research licenses, and a Z4 Advanced Imaging Workstation with Thunderbolt interface and 31.5-inch 4K display. The contractor must reintegrate existing components at no additional cost, including a CFI60 Apochromat TIRF 100X Oil Immersion objective lens, MCL 100 piezo nanopositioner, EMCCD camera, filter sets, and existing software licenses.
The contractor shall deliver all components within 90 to 120 days after award. Installation, including full optical alignment, component integration, system verification to manufacturer specifications, and onsite training of LCMB personnel, must be completed within 14 days of delivery. Sandeep Pallikkuth, LCMB Project Officer, is the designated contact for scheduling installation and receiving training.
Notice text
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PRODUCT FEATURES/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
The following product features and characteristics are required for this requirement:
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Ti2E Motorized PFS Microscope Bundle with motorized encoded stage and fluorescence filter sets (DAPI, GFP, DS Red)
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Nikon Motorized E-TIRF Package with Ti2-P-FWB-E barrier filter wheel
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ORCA-FusionBT sCMOS camera with USB3.0 interface card and dual camera interface kit
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NI-BB Plus analog triggered device hub
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LUNF STORM 405/488/561/640 multi-line laser unit
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Ti2 motorized main branch and sub branch with exchangeable 100% reflective mirror
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C-NSTORM Quad 405/488/561/640 filter set
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Ti2-NS2-MU N-STORM magnification change unit
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NIS-Elements software package with Advanced Research licenses (×6) and HASP reconfiguration
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Z4 Advanced Imaging Workstation V8 with Thunderbolt 31.5-inch 4K display
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Installation kit
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Reintegration of the following existing components from the current instrument at no additional cost to CCR/NCI: CFI60 Apochromat TIRF 100X Oil Immersion Objective Lens (N.A. 1.49), MCL 100 micrometer piezo nanopositioner with controller and electronics, EMCCD camera, C-NSTORM 647 filter set, C-FL TIRF CFP/YFP filter set, and NIS-Elements STORM acquisition and analysis software licenses
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DELIVERY / INSTALLATION
Contractor shall deliver all system components within 90–120 days after award to:
Sandeep Pallikkuth,
LCMB, CCR, NIH/NCI
37 Convent Dr. MSC 4256
Building 37, Room 2033B1
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
Upon award and delivery, the contractor must notify the NCI Project Officer, Sandeep Pallikkuth, to schedule an installation date and time. Installation must include full optical alignment, integration of all new components, reintegration of reused components from the existing instrument, and verification of complete system performance to manufacturer specifications. The Contractor shall install the system and have it ready for use within fourteen (14) days after delivery.
4.3 TRAINING
Onsite training of LCMB Microscopy Core personnel on operation of the complete system is required following installation.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Requirement rev 12.docx | DOCX document |
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