High-Resolution Microscope Objective Supply

The contract is for the supply of a CFI Apo 60X TIRF lens with a numerical aperture of 1.49 and a working distance of 0.12 millimeters, specifically intended to restore STORM super-resolution imaging capability within a microscopy system. This high-precision optical component is critical for achieving the resolution and light efficiency required for advanced fluorescence imaging techniques, and its delivery is essential to maintaining operational capacity in a research environment. The item is being procured under a subcontract classification with a NAICS code of 333318, indicating it falls under the category of other commercial and service industry machinery manufacturing. The opportunity was posted on June 15, 2026, with a response deadline set for the same day at 1:00 PM, indicating an extremely tight turn-around time for submissions. The solicitation is managed by the National Institutes of Health, under the Department of Health and Human Services, though no specific office address or point of contact is provided. The place of performance is unspecified, and no set-aside provisions or eligibility criteria are indicated. The contract is accessible via a SAM.gov link, and all submissions must be completed and submitted prior to the deadline to be considered for award.