Request for Information (RFI) Advanced Confocal and Super-Resolution Microscopy System

Brookhaven National Laboratory, operating under the Department of Energy Office of Science, is issuing Request for Information (RFI) No. 473012 to gather vendor information on an Advanced Confocal and Super-Resolution Microscopy System capable of integrated confocal, fluorescence lifetime (FLIM), and stimulated emission depletion (STED) nanoscopy technologies. The system must include a pulsed white light laser covering 450-780 nm wavelengths, high-sensitivity photon detectors, spectral detection capabilities spanning 410-850 nm, and sub-nanosecond resolution for lifetime-based functional imaging to support biological, chemical, and materials research applications. Qualified vendors are required to submit detailed technical information regarding system capabilities, estimated lead times, and budgetary pricing through electronic submission to Mark Brock (mbrock@bnl.gov) by the January 16, 2026 deadline. The RFI responses will inform BNL's development of future procurement requirements and specifications, though this pre-solicitation notice is informational in nature and does not constitute a binding commitment to procure. No specific evaluation criteria beyond the technical and operational information requested have been disclosed in this RFI stage.

This pre-solicitation notice carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any incumbent contractors or current system providers. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the RFI documentation. The response deadline of January 16, 2026 provides interested vendors approximately two and one-half weeks to compile and submit comprehensive technical and pricing information. Vendors responding to this RFI must comply with Brookhaven Science Associates' General Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products and Services and the Supplier Quality Assurance Requirements outlined in BNL-QA-101, which mandate quality system certifications such as ISO 9001, material traceability, calibration procedures, and comprehensive documentation and certification protocols. The classification under PSC 6650 (Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories) and NAICS 518210 indicates the procurement's technical focus and industry categorization.