66--RFQ for One (1) Tunable Laser Multi-Photon Microsc

The National Institutes of Health, through the Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations, is seeking to procure one Tunable Laser Multi-Photon Microscope for use by the Systems Neurodevelopment Laboratory under solicitation number 75N98026Q00462. The instrument must support high-resolution imaging and manipulation of large neuronal populations at the single-cell level, enabling simultaneous multi-wavelength excitation of fluorophores and genetically encoded calcium indicators, as well as second and third harmonic generation microscopy. Technical specifications require a main tunable output range of 680–1300 nm with a fixed dual output at 1045 nm, average laser power exceeding 1.4W at 700nm and increasing to over 2.6W at 900nm, pulse widths under 120fs for the main output and under 170fs for the dual output, and an 80 MHz repetition rate. Integrated dispersion compensation is mandatory across multiple wavelength ranges, and beam diameter must be 1.1 ± 0.3 mm. The microscope will serve as a shared resource for multiple experimental protocols, enhancing tissue penetration, experimental versatility, and compatibility with diverse fluorescent indicators and stimulation methods. The solicitation is an unrestricted, commercial items acquisition under NAICS code 334516, governed by FAR Subpart 12.6 and incorporating FAR 52.212-4 and FAR 52.212-5 for contract terms and required statutory clauses. Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov, provide a Unique Entity Identifier, Taxpayer Identification Number, and business size certification, and submit a completed FAR 52.212-3 form. Proposals must include unit and total pricing with shipping and handling, delivery period after award, FOB destination terms, product catalog numbers, and a full description of the system. Evaluation will be based on best value, factoring in price, technical capability, past performance, delivery schedule, warranty, lifecycle cost, maintenance availability, and environmental or energy efficiency, though specific weights for these factors are not provided. The delivery must occur at FOB destination, with a submission deadline of June 12, 2026, at 5:30 PM EST via the SAM.gov portal. Upon acceptance, the system will be covered by a one-year comprehensive warranty following installation.