Opportunity
SAM #75N98026Q01202
Procurement of Nikon AX-FN BPU Stimulation Back Port for FRAP Integration by NIH NIDCD
Buyer
NIH Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations
Posted
September 14, 2026
Respond By
September 18, 2026
Identifier
75N98026Q01202
NAICS
333310, 423490
This opportunity is for the procurement of a specialized microscopy component by NIH NIDCD. - Agency: National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) - Requirement: Nikon AX-FN BPU Stimulation Back Port (or equivalent) - Purpose: Safe integration of FRAP laser module with Nikon AX upright spinning-disk confocal microscope system - Application: Advanced live-cell imaging and FRAP (Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching) - Quantity: 1 unit - Sole source: Nikon Instruments Inc. (due to compatibility and support requirements) - Delivery & Installation: Must be completed within 60 days after contract award, at the Government site - No additional OEMs or vendors referenced - Commercial opportunity for similar manufacturers if they can meet compatibility and support requirements - Estimated contract value: Likely in the $10,000–$30,000 range for specialized microscopy hardware
Technical details: - The back port must interface with the Nikon AX upright spinning-disk confocal microscope - Includes all necessary components and hardware for installation and operation - Intended for advanced FRAP experiments in live-cell imaging
Business readers should note: - Sole source justification is based on compatibility and support - Competing products must be fully compatible with Nikon AX systems and FRAP laser modules - Delivery and installation are required within a tight timeframe
Description
Nikon AX-FN BPU Stimulation Back Port for FRAP Applications