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Mirava STED and Confocal Microscope

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75N98026R00142Federal

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The National Institutes of Health, Office of the Director, is seeking information from qualified small businesses to assess their ability to supply a Mirava STED and Confocal Microscope along with associated components including a 20X dry immersion lens from Evident/Olympus, an adaptive optics system from RAYSHAPE compatible with the Mirava, and a MATRIX detector upgrade for one APD channel. This effort is a market survey under solicitation number 75N98026R00142, classified under NAICS code 334516 with a size standard of 1000 employees, and is intended to determine if the procurement can be set aside exclusively for small businesses, including 8(a), small disadvantaged, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and HUBZone entities. Respondents must submit a detailed capability statement demonstrating their experience and technical proficiency in providing all listed items, accompanied by descriptive literature, delivery timelines, warranty information, and proof of business size and type. Each submission must include a point of contact with full name, telephone number, and email address who is authorized to discuss the response with government representatives. All submissions must be sent via email to robinsti@mail.nih.gov with the solicitation number clearly stated in the subject line and must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on August 11, 2026. Responses lacking sufficient detail will be deemed non-responsive, and no compensation will be provided for submissions. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not obligate the government to proceed with a procurement.

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NIH seeks small businesses capable of supplying Mirava STED microscope and compatible components by August 11, 2026.

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

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334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

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Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health Nichd
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OfficeBETHESDA, MD, 20817, USA
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director (OD is conducting a market survey to determine the availability and technical capability of qualified small businesses, including 8(a) small businesses, small, disadvantaged businesses, woman-owned small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or HUBZone small businesses capable of providing new Abberior Instruments Confocal Microscope and other components as follows:
1. Item# 31387 – Mirava STED and Confocal Microscope – Qty (1) EA
2. Item# 32425 - Evident/Olympus lens 20X, dry immersion, long working distance – Qty (1) EA
3. Item# 31824 - RAYSHAPE: Adaptive Optics System for Mirava – Qty (1) EA
4. Item# 19344 - MATRIX detector upgrade for one APD channel (base, 1st Matrix)
Interested firms with the capability of providing all the required items shall submit a capability statement to assist the Government in determining in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.104 whether this procurement will be set-aside for any of the programs described above.
The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code 334516 with a size standard of 1000e. All respondents are required to identify their firm’s size and type of business. Interested firms responding to this market survey must provide (a) capability statement demonstrating their experience, skills and capability to fulfill the Government’s requirements for the above. The capability statement shall be in sufficient enough details so that the Government can determine the experience and capability of your firm to provide the items above. Offers must also be accompanied by descriptive literature, delivery timeframe, warranties and other information that demonstrates that the offer meets all the foregoing requirements. Capability statements must include the name and telephone number, and email address of a point of contact having authority and knowledge to discuss responses with Government representatives. Capability statements in response to the market survey that do not provide sufficient information for evaluation will be considered non-responsive. A copy of the capability statement must be received via email to robinsti@mail.nih.gov Attn: Tina Robinson prior
to 4:30 pm eastern daylight time on August 11, 2026. Capability statement must reference solicitation# 75N98026R00142 . Submission by email must also reference solicitation #75N98026R00142 on the subject line of the email. Any questions must be sent via email to robinsti@mail.nih.gov and must include solicitation# 75N98026R00142 on the subject line of email. Capability statements, etc will not be returned to firm/sender. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited.

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Extended Technical Support and Maintenance ServicesThe contract involves extended technical support and maintenance services for a microscope system, covering post-installation assistance, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and software updates to ensure continued optimal performance. These services are critical for sustaining the functionality and reliability of the equipment, with all activities directed toward minimizing downtime and maximizing operational efficiency in a research environment. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 811219 and is issued by the National Institutes of Health NICHD, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, with performance expected to occur in Bethesda, Maryland, at the 20892 ZIP code. It was posted on July 27, 2026, and responses are due by August 6, 2026, requiring timely submission from qualified service providers capable of delivering specialized technical support for advanced scientific instrumentation.
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NAICS: 811219
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On-Site Installation, Calibration, and RecommissioningThe contract requires the physical delivery, installation, optical realignment, and performance recalibration of a microscope system at NIH Building 35A, Room 1F-143A in Bethesda, Maryland, with a ZIP code of 20892. The work must be performed on-site and includes full recommissioning of the system to ensure it meets operational specifications after relocation. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 811219 and is issued by the National Institutes of Health, specifically the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, under the Department of Health and Human Services. Responses are due by August 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with the opportunity posted on July 27, 2026. The place of performance is strictly limited to the designated room at the NIH facility, and no substitute locations are permitted.
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NAICS: 511210
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Microscopy Software Licensing and IntegrationThe contract entails the provision and seamless integration of the ZEN software suite to enable comprehensive system control, high-resolution image acquisition, and advanced image processing for microscopy applications. This subcontract is issued by the National Institutes of Health, specifically under the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, with the place of performance located in Bethesda, Maryland, and aligns with the NAICS code for software publishing. The vendor will be responsible for deploying the ZEN software in a manner that ensures full compatibility, operational stability, and enhanced functionality across existing microscopy infrastructure without disruption to ongoing research workflows. The response deadline for submissions is August 6, 2026, with the solicitation publicly posted on July 27, 2026, indicating a nine-day window for interested parties to submit proposals. While no set-aside type or specific point of contact is provided, the emphasis is on technical integration capabilities, system-wide compatibility, and proven experience with ZEN software in scientific imaging environments. Successful bidders must demonstrate the ability to deliver a configured, tested, and fully supported software solution ready for immediate use in a high-precision research setting under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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NAICS: 334118
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Scientific Computing Hardware SupplyThe contract is for the supply of a high-performance computing workstation configured with an NVIDIA RTX PRO4500 32GB DP graphics card, 64GB DDR5 RAM, and a 20TB RAID10 storage array, specifically designed for demanding image processing tasks in a scientific environment. The equipment is intended to support advanced computational workflows at the National Institutes of Health NICHD in Bethesda, Maryland, where rapid data handling and rendering capabilities are critical. The workstation must meet stringent performance thresholds to ensure seamless operation with high-resolution imaging software and large dataset analysis. This is a subcontract under NAICS code 334118, with a response deadline of August 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM, and was posted on July 27, 2026. It is managed by the Department of Health and Human Services through the NIH NICHD office, and delivery is required at the specified location in Bethesda. The scope emphasizes reliable, enterprise-grade components tailored for continuous科研 use, with no mention of set-asides or special procurement categories. All delivered hardware must be fully operational, factory-certified, and ready for immediate deployment without requiring additional configuration beyond standard system installation.
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