SAM #75N98026R00119

NIH Market Survey for High-Resolution Confocal Microscope System (Brand Name or Equal to Zeiss LSM990)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the NICHD, is conducting a market survey for a high-resolution laser scanning confocal microscope system to support advanced biomedical research on hearing and balance. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH), NICHD - OEM Highlight: - Carl Zeiss Microscopy (LSM990 Confocal Airscan2 System specified as brand name or equal) - Products/Services Requested: - High-resolution inverted laser scanning confocal microscope system with: - Integrated super-resolution imaging - Spectral detection and multiple laser excitation wavelengths (405 nm, 488 nm, 561 nm, 639 nm) - GaAsP detectors - Research-grade objectives (10x, 20x, 40x oil immersion, 63x oil immersion) - Motorized XY scanning stage and piezo-driven Z focusing - Environmental control (heated chamber, CO2 compatibility) - Automated image acquisition and advanced quantitative image analysis software - High-performance computer workstation and air-damped vibration isolation table - Complete installation, operational verification, and on-site operational training - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must support advanced live and super-resolution microscopy for mouse and zebrafish models - Includes delivery, installation, calibration, and on-site training at NIH Bethesda campus - Respondents must provide capability statements, technical literature, delivery timeframe, and warranty details - Opportunity is limited to qualified small businesses under NAICS 334516

Description

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director (OD) is conducting a market survey to determine the availability and technical capability of qualified small businesses, including 8(a) small businesses, small, disadvantaged businesses, woman-owned small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or HUBZone small businesses capable of providing a new Brand name or equal to Carl Zeiss Microscopy’s LSM990 Confocal Airscan2 System. The High-Resolution Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope System is to Replace End-of-Life Imaging Infrastructure and Support Advanced Live and Super-Resolution Microscopy Interested firms with the capability of providing all the required items shall submit a capability statement to assist the Government in determining in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.104-1. The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code 334516 with a size standard of 1000e. All respondents are required to identify their firm’s size and type of business. Interested firms responding to this market survey must provide (a) capability statement demonstrating their experience, skills and capability to fulfill the Government’s requirements for the above. The capability statement shall be in sufficient enough details so that the Government can determine the experience and capability of your firm to provide the items and services in this posting/notice. Offers must also be accompanied by descriptive literature, delivery timeframe, warranties and other information that demonstrates that the offer meets all the foregoing requirements. Capability statements must include the name and telephone number, and email address of a point of contact having authority and knowledge to discuss responses with Government representatives. Capability statements in response to the market survey that do not provide sufficient information for evaluation will be considered non-responsive. A copy of the capability statement must be received via email to robinsti@mail.nih.gov Attn: Tina Robinson prior to 10:00 am eastern standard time on July 16, 2026. Capability statement must reference solicitation# 75N98026R00119. Submission by email must also reference solicitation # 75N98026R00119 on the subject line of the email. Any questions must be sent via email to robinsti@mail.nih.gov and must include solicitation# 75N98026R00119 on the subject line of email. Capability statements, etc will not be returned to firm/sender. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited.

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