Opportunity
SAM #75N98026Q01101
NIH NHLBI Procurement of Leica EM GP2 Automatic Plunge Freezer for Cryo-ET Research
Buyer
NIH Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations
Posted
August 27, 2026
Respond By
September 04, 2026
Identifier
75N98026Q01101
NAICS
334516
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), is seeking to procure a specialized laboratory instrument for advanced research. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) - Office of Acquisitions, Office of Management, Division B, OALM - OEM Highlight: - Leica Microsystems is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Product Requested: - Leica EM GP2 Automatic Plunge Freezer - Part Number: Leica EM GP2 - Quantity: 1 unit - Description: Automated plunge-freezing system for cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) - Features: Automated single-sided blotting, temperature and humidity control, controlled secondary cryogen temperature, reproducible control of blotting and plunge-freezing parameters - Notable Requirements: - Brand-name, sole-source procurement due to unique technical specifications - Intended for preparing high-quality vitrified specimens of isolated plasma membranes for cryo-ET research - Period of Performance: - One-year contract duration - No services or additional products requested
Description
Leica EM GP2 Automatic Plunge Freezer for Cryo-Electron Tomography (cryo-ET)