Replacement of the 488nm laser unit on the Nikon Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 75N98026Q01033
- 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
- 81121 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- PSC
- 6505 Drugs And Biologicals
- Place of performance
- Bethesda, Maryland 20892, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Towanda Daniels danielt@mail.nih.gov (301) 496-9111
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is issuing a sole-source notice of intent for replacement of a 488nm laser unit on a Nikon Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope, with a response deadline of August 28, 2026. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source) and targets Nikon Instrument Inc. as the proposed contractor.
NCI asserts that Nikon is the only responsible source capable of meeting the requirement because Nikon manufactures the original spinning disk confocal microscope and its associated excitation laser unit. Replacement of the 488nm laser module requires installation and optical realignment by Nikon-trained service engineers with direct knowledge of the system's proprietary architecture. NCI states that entrusting this work to third-party providers risks improper installation, miscalibration, and potential damage to the broader optical system, which would degrade imaging performance and cause research downtime. The replacement laser unit must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with the existing installed system.
NAICS code is 81121 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance); PSC is 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals). No set-aside is used. Place of performance is not specified in the notice. Period of performance and dollar value are not disclosed. The contracting activity is the National Institutes of Health Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT: (75N98026Q01033)
Sole Source Justification and Notice Authority: FAR 6.302-1 — Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements
Contracting Activity: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Proposed Contractor: Nikon Instrument Inc.
Description of Requirement: Replacement of 488nm Laser Unit – Nikon Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope
Justification for Sole Source:
Only One Source: Nikon Instrument Inc. is the only known responsible source capable of providing the required services that meet NCI compatibility, and continuity requirements in accordance with FAR 6.302-1.
Nikon is the only known source, capable of meeting the requirement because Nikon is the original equipment manufacturer of the spinning disk confocal microscope and the associated excitation laser unit. Replacement of the 488nm laser module requires installation and optical realignment performed by Nikon-trained service engineers with direct knowledge of the system's proprietary architecture. Entrusting this work to any third-party provider risks improper installation, miscalibration, and potential damage to the broader optical system, which would be detrimental to the imaging performance the Core and its users depend on. It is important to prevent time lost due to inoperability of the system without proper integration, resulting in the loss of work hours on the research imaging experiments
Nikon Instruments Inc. is the only source capable of supplying the compatible replacement laser unit and providing the specialized technical service required to restore the system to full operational specification.
System Compatibility: The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. The current equipment is, and the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system. A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition.
Small Business Notification: This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, any interested small businesses (including 8(a), service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and women-owned small businesses) may submit a written capability statement demonstrating their ability to perform the requirement. Submission of capability statements does not constitute a commitment by the Government to compete the proposed award; any decision to compete will be made at the Government’s sole discretion.
Anticipated Award Date: An award is anticipated approximately five (5) days after the date of this notice closes unless the Government determines another vendor can meet the requirement.
Please email responses to danielt@mail.nih.gov no later than 09:00 a.m. EDT on August 28, 2026.
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