Replacement of Non-functional Nikon TIRF Microscope – LCMB Microscopy Core Facility, NIH/NCI
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Notice type
Presolicitation
Solicitation #
75N98026Q00774
NAICS
334516
PSC
6640
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
July 10, 2026
Response due
July 21, 2026
Place of performance
MD
What this opportunity is
The government is seeking a replacement for a non-functional Nikon TIRF Microscope for the LCMB Microscopy Core Facility at the NIH/NCI. This procurement is open to all qualified bidders, as no set-aside is specified. The notice type indicates that this is a presolicitation, meaning the government will likely issue a solicitation for bids in the future. The successful bidder will need to perform the work in Maryland.
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Description
PRODUCT FEATURES/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
The following product features and characteristics are required for this requirement:
Ti2E Motorized PFS Microscope Bundle with motorized encoded stage and fluorescence filter sets (DAPI, GFP, DS Red)
Nikon Motorized E-TIRF Package with Ti2-P-FWB-E barrier filter wheel
ORCA-FusionBT sCMOS camera with USB3.0 interface card and dual camera interface kit
NI-BB Plus analog triggered device hub
LUNF STORM 405/488/561/640 multi-line laser unit
Ti2 motorized main branch and sub branch with exchangeable 100% reflective mirror
C-NSTORM Quad 405/488/561/640 filter set
Ti2-NS2-MU N-STORM magnification change unit
NIS-Elements software package with Advanced Research licenses (×6) and HASP reconfiguration
Z4 Advanced Imaging Workstation V8 with Thunderbolt 31.5-inch 4K display
Installation kit
Reintegration of the following existing components from the current instrument at no additional cost to CCR/NCI: CFI60 Apochromat TIRF 100X Oil Immersion Objective Lens (N.A. 1.49), MCL 100 micrometer piezo nanopositioner with controller and electronics, EMCCD camera, C-NSTORM 647 filter set, C-FL TIRF CFP/YFP filter set, and NIS-Elements STORM acquisition and analysis software licenses
DELIVERY / INSTALLATION
Contractor shall deliver all system components within 90–120 days after award to:
Sandeep Pallikkuth,
LCMB, CCR, NIH/NCI
37 Convent Dr. MSC 4256
Building 37, Room 2033B1
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
Upon award and delivery, the contractor must notify the NCI Project Officer, Sandeep Pallikkuth, to schedule an installation date and time. Installation must include full optical alignment, integration of all new components, reintegration of reused components from the existing instrument, and verification of complete system performance to manufacturer specifications. The Contractor shall install the system and have it ready for use within fourteen (14) days after delivery.
4.3 TRAINING
Onsite training of LCMB Microscopy Core personnel on operation of the complete system is required following installation.
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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