Carl Zeiss Lattice SIM 5 laser scanning structured illumination super-resolution light microscope and Associated Supplies
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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health's National Cancer Institute Center for Cancer Research, is seeking to procure one new Zeiss Lattice SIM5 super-resolution light microscope for its Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Genetics. This highly advanced microscope, equipped with a high-speed lattice SIM5 scanner, dual high-sensitivity sCMOS cameras for simultaneous two-channel imaging, four high-power lasers covering specific wavelengths, a precision piezo stage, stage-top incubation for live cell imaging, and both oil and water immersion objective lenses, is intended to enhance the imaging capabilities for cancer research. The microscope will support detailed visualization of molecular interactions and gene expression within live cells, thus facilitating cutting-edge cancer biology studies conducted by over 45 research labs utilizing the CCR Microscopy Core annually. The procurement aims to meet the increasing demand for super-resolution fluorescence microscopy at the CCR Microscopy Core, which already operates multiple high-quality imaging instruments. This new system will enable researchers to perform structured illumination microscopy with improved resolution and live-cell imaging capabilities, significantly advancing the understanding of cancer cell biology. The contract solicitation is designated under NAICS code 334516 and is managed by the Department of Health and Human Services from Washington, D.C., with performance occurring in Bethesda, Maryland. The deadline for responses is April 22, 2026, and inquiries can be directed to the primary contact, Shayna Simpson.
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Contract Value
$771,710.39NAICS
Place of Performance
Bethesda, MD, USASet-Aside
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