On-Site Microscope Installation and Integration Services

The contract entails the on-site installation, precise alignment, and full integration of the VT-iSIM upgrade into an existing microscope system located at the NIA facility, with all work required to be performed directly at the site. This includes comprehensive calibration procedures and rigorous performance validation to ensure the upgraded system meets specified functional and operational standards. The scope demands specialized technical expertise to seamlessly incorporate the new hardware and software without disrupting current microscopy workflows, requiring meticulous attention to detail and adherence to established scientific and technical protocols. This is a subcontract opportunity posted by the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services, classified under NAICS code 811212 for medical and diagnostic laboratory services. The solicitation was made available on July 17, 2026, with proposals due by July 27, 2026, and is open to qualified subcontractors capable of executing complex optical system integrations. The place of performance is fixed at the NIA facility, and all work must be completed in person, with no remote or off-site alternatives permitted. No set-aside provisions are indicated, and the contract is not open to general public bidding but exclusively to entities eligible to act as subcontractors under relevant federal contracting frameworks.