Acquisition of REVOLVE R4 Upright & Inverted Capability fluorescence microscope

The Contractor is required to supply all labor, materials, and equipment needed to maintain and perform preventive maintenance on the REVOLVE R4 Upright & Inverted Capability fluorescence microscope, ensuring its continuous operational readiness. This instrument is essential for HAMB researchers who rely on it to detect and capture fluorescent signals from cells, a critical component in experiments involving cell viability assessment, expression of engineered genes, infection efficiency measurements, and the localization and interaction studies of cellular and viral proteins. Many experiments utilize viruses engineered to express fluorescent genes, making this microscope indispensable for analyzing live virus-infected cells. The integrated high-quality camera enables the capture of detailed images for use in record-keeping and publication in scientific journals, supporting the research mission of the laboratory. The solicitation for this contract, numbered 75N98026Q00667, was posted on July 27, 2026, with responses due by July 31, 2026, and is classified as a presolicitation under NAICS code 333310. The contracting agency is the National Institutes of Health, operating under the Department of Health and Human Services, with the office located in Bethesda, Maryland, 20892. The place of performance is also in Bethesda, Maryland, and all maintenance services must be performed at this location. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Roshonna Davis, reachable via email at [email hidden], and further details are available through the provided SAM.gov link.