MorphoLens 6 slide scanner

The National Institutes of Health, through the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, intends to procure a MorphoLens 6 slide scanner under a sole-source firm-fixed-price purchase order, justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to the unique technical capabilities of Morphle Labs Inc. as the only responsible source capable of meeting the required specifications for high-resolution histological imaging of mouse tissue slides. The solicitation, numbered 75N98026Q00457, is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside per FAR 19.5, limiting eligibility to small businesses, though the award will not be competitive given the sole-source justification. The scanner must support a minimum six-slide batch loading capacity and deliver precise imaging for the analysis of tissue morphology in preclinical research focused on liver, gut, and adipose diseases. Performance is expected at the NIH facility in Bethesda, Maryland, with delivery and acceptance occurring at that location. Despite the solicitation being posted on May 27, 2026, and responses due by June 5, 2026, no detailed pricing, evaluation factors, or cost data have been disclosed, consistent with its nature as a Notice of Intent rather than a full competitive solicitation. The procurement does not include specified packaging, marking, inspection protocols, or logistics standards such as MIL-STD requirements, nor are detailed contract administration elements like payment instructions, accounting codes, COR/COTR assignments, or invoicing methods identified. Submission of capability statements must be sent via email to david.shen@nih.gov without formal page or format restrictions, and while the agency code and solicitation number suggest internal financial tracking, no specific appropriation or billing data is provided. No formal contract clauses, representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status disclosures from the offeror are included in the public documentation.