MBF SLICE Light Sheet Microscope System Supply

The contract is for the supply of a complete MBF SLICE Light Sheet Microscope System utilizing projected light sheet microscopy to enable high-speed three-dimensional imaging of cleared biological specimens, specifically targeted for use in neuroscience research. The system is designed to deliver detailed, rapid volumetric imaging capabilities critical for analyzing complex neural structures in tissue cleared of light-scattering components, making it a sophisticated tool for advanced biological imaging. The equipment must meet technical specifications that ensure precision, stability, and compatibility with standard sample preparation protocols in modern neuroanatomical studies. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under the National Institutes of Health through the Department of Health and Human Services with a NAICS code of 333318, indicating classification within medical and surgical equipment manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, and responses are due by August 15, 2026, providing a ten-day window for submission. The place of performance and point of contact details are not specified, but the system is expected to be delivered and deployed at a facility associated with NIH’s research initiatives, although no specific location is indicated. The contract does not include set-aside provisions and is open to qualified suppliers capable of delivering a fully integrated, research-grade light sheet microscopy platform.