NIDDK - TIME CORRELATED LIFETIME FIBER PHOTOMETRY

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases is soliciting proposals for a Time Correlated Lifetime Fiber Photometry System under solicitation number 75N98026Q00332, with a response deadline of May 19, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses as defined under the Small Business Administration, with the NAICS code 334516 indicating instrumentation manufacturing. The contract is managed by the National Institutes of Health through the Department of Health and Human Services, with performance expected to originate from the Bethesda, Maryland office, though the precise place of performance is not specified. All responses must be submitted through the SAM.gov portal and should align with the technical specifications for a fiber photometry system capable of time-correlated lifetime measurements, suitable for advanced neuroscientific and biological research applications. Michael L. Falzone serves as the primary point of contact for all inquiries, reachable via email at falzoneml@nih.gov or phone at 301-827-1873. The system must meet rigorous scientific standards for precision and reliability, enabling real-time monitoring of neural activity through fluorescence lifetime imaging via optical fibers. Proposals are expected to include detailed technical capabilities, project timelines, team qualifications, and compliance with federal procurement regulations. Only small business concerns eligible under the SBA set-aside program may submit bids, and all submissions must be complete and received by the strict deadline. This acquisition supports cutting-edge research in neurobiology and related fields within the NIDDK mission, requiring equipment that delivers high temporal resolution, minimal signal artifacts, and compatibility with in vivo experimental paradigms.