Optical Component Supply for Advanced Imaging Systems

The contract involves the supply of precision optical components including lasers, modulators, and lenses specifically designed for use in two-photon and holographic imaging systems, which are critical for advanced biomedical research applications. These components must meet stringent performance standards to support high-resolution imaging requirements, and the agreement includes the potential for future replacement or upgrade cycles, indicating a long-term operational relationship rather than a one-time procurement. The work is tied to a specific location in Bethesda, Maryland, with a 20892 zip code, suggesting delivery and performance are centered around the National Institutes of Health facilities there. Issued as a subcontract under the NAICS code 334511 for Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing, the contract was posted on April 28, 2026, with a response deadline of May 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting entity is the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services, and while no specific point of contact or set-aside status is provided, the absence of a solicitation number indicates this may be a direct negotiation or internal procurement pathway. The absence of detailed contact or mailing information in the office address fields implies the contracting office operates within an existing institutional framework, likely coordinating through established research or procurement channels at the Bethesda campus.