Advanced Microscopy System Supply (Core Instrument)

The contract is for the supply of a fully integrated Zeiss LSM990 Confocal Microscope equipped with Airyscan-2 detector technology, paired with an Axio Observer 7 VIS SP frame, high-sensitivity detectors, and advanced spectral imaging capabilities. This high-end microscopy system is designed for cutting-edge cellular and subcellular imaging, enabling researchers to capture high-resolution, low-noise data across a broad spectrum of wavelengths, critical for sophisticated biological and biomedical research applications. The equipment will be delivered and installed at the designated performance location in Bethesda, Maryland, with a zip code of 20892. The contract, classified under NAICS code 333314 for scientific and medical instruments manufacturing, is issued as a subcontract by the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026, with proposals required by August 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The system must meet stringent technical specifications to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance within existing laboratory workflows, with no set-aside provisions noted for small businesses or other categories.