FDA AI sample finder for Zeiss AXIO inverted microscope (re-posting)

The contract seeks an AI-powered sample finder to integrate with an existing Zeiss AXIO Observer Z1 inverted fluorescence motorized microscope, serial number 383400118, at the FDA’s facility in Rockville, Maryland. The solution must enhance sample identification and navigation capabilities through artificial intelligence, improving workflow efficiency for fluorescence-based imaging tasks without requiring hardware replacement. The solicitation, posted on July 8, 2026, with a deadline for responses on July 13, 2026, falls under NAICS code 334516 for medical and dental instrument manufacturing and is issued by the FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services under the Department of Health and Human Services. No set-aside provisions apply, making it open to all eligible vendors. Technical specifications and requirements are detailed in the referenced PDF file titled FDA 75F40126Q133943_R, which must be consulted for full compliance. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Timothy Walbert, reachable via phone or email provided in the solicitation.