Specialty Optical & Laser Component Supply

The contract seeks the supply of high-precision OEM-grade replacement components specifically designed for the Zeiss 880 confocal microscope system, including critical optical and laser elements such as lasers, photomultiplier tubes, objective lenses, and Airyscan detector units. These components must meet stringent performance standards to ensure compatibility, reliability, and image quality identical to original equipment manufacturer specifications, supporting continuous operation of advanced biomedical imaging systems in research environments. The supplier is expected to deliver components that are fully functional, traceable, and suitable for integration into existing Zeiss 880 platforms without modification. This subcontract opportunity is issued under NAICS code 334510, indicating classification within the optical instrument and lens manufacturing sector, and is tied to the National Institutes of Health, operating under the Department of Health and Human Services. The place of performance is designated as Bethesda, Maryland, with a response deadline of April 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The solicitation is open to qualified vendors capable of providing certified, high-accuracy replacement parts that meet rigorous technical and quality requirements, with no set-aside provisions indicated. Interested parties must submit proposals prior to the deadline to be considered for award.