Q-Band Pulsed EPR Spectrometer Supply with DEER Capability

The contract calls for the supply and installation of a Q-band pulsed EPR spectrometer operating at 34 GHz with full DEER functionality, specifically tailored for advanced structural biology research focused on protein dynamics. This high-precision instrument will enable researchers to probe long-distance molecular constraints and conformational changes in proteins, providing critical insights into their functional mechanisms. The equipment must be fully integrated, calibrated, and operational upon delivery at the designated performance location in Bethesda, Maryland, with all necessary training and technical documentation provided to ensure seamless adoption by the research team. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, with a NAICS code of 334516 indicating classification within scientific and laboratory instrument manufacturing. Response submissions are due by August 3, 2026, and the contract does not specify any set-aside provisions for small or disadvantaged businesses. The performance location is fixed at the facility in Bethesda, and all deliverables must meet rigorous technical specifications to support cutting-edge biophysical investigations in protein structure and dynamics within an NIH-supported research environment.