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Microscopy Software Licensing and Integration

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Response Deadline08/06/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract entails the provision and seamless integration of the ZEN 3.13 software suite with specialized microscopy modules including Advanced Acquisition, Airyscan with JDCV, and Microscopy Copilot to enable high-performance image acquisition and analysis. These components are critical for advanced imaging workflows, requiring precise software compatibility and system-level integration to support high-resolution, multi-dimensional data collection and processing in a research environment. The scope focuses on ensuring full functionality, stability, and user accessibility of the combined system for scientific applications within the designated facility. This subcontract is issued by the National Institutes of Health, specifically under the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, with performance taking place at the Bethesda location with a zip code of 20892. The solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026, and the response deadline is August 6, 2026. The NAICS code 511210 indicates classification under software publishing, aligning with the technical nature of the deliverables. The contract does not specify a set-aside classification or point of contact, and the place of performance is exclusively identified as Bethesda, Maryland.

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ZEN 3.13 software integrated with microscopy modules for high-performance imaging at Bethesda, Maryland.

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Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health NichdView Agency

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511210 - Software PublishersView NAICS

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Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA

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Provision and integration of ZEN 3.13 software suite with Advanced Acquisition, Airyscan with JDCV, and Microscopy Copilot modules for image acquisition and analysis.

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