Optical Components and Detector Supply

The contract calls for the supply of specialized optical components including high-sensitivity fluorescence detectors, optical filters, lenses, and brightfield illumination modules designed for use in a dual-channel cellular imaging system. These components must meet stringent performance criteria to enable precise, high-resolution imaging of live or fixed cells across multiple fluorescent channels, ensuring compatibility with advanced microscopy platforms used in biomedical research. The equipment must be engineered for reliability, reproducibility, and seamless integration into existing laboratory setups without requiring extensive calibration or modification. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under the NAICS code 334111, indicating a focus on manufacturing optical instruments and cameras, and is managed by the National Institutes of Health through the Department of Health and Human Services. Performance is required to be delivered to Bethesda, Maryland, with a response deadline of July 21, 2026. No set-aside provisions are specified, and the opportunity is open to qualified vendors capable of delivering certified, high-performance optical systems aligned with the NIH’s cellular imaging research objectives. All proposals must demonstrate technical feasibility, quality assurance protocols, and compliance with industry standards for biomedical instrumentation.