Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) Supply and Integration

The contract entails the procurement, delivery, installation, and validation of a 120 kV transmission electron microscope specifically optimized for cryo-electron microscopy applications including single-particle analysis, tomography, and microcrystal electron diffraction. The system must be fully integrated with advanced software, automation protocols, and a high-performance camera to ensure seamless operation and data acquisition across all intended modalities. Full system validation will be required to confirm performance specifications and compatibility with existing laboratory infrastructure, ensuring readiness for high-resolution structural biology research. The instrument is to be delivered and installed at a designated facility in Bethesda, Maryland, with all work performed under the oversight of the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract with a NAICS code of 333318 indicating specialized scientific and medical equipment manufacturing. The opportunity was posted on July 7, 2026, with responses due by July 17, 2026. No set-aside provisions are specified, and the contract does not designate a point of contact or other administrative details beyond the place of performance and agency information.