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Two-photon Mesoscale Imaging System with Holographic Stimulation Capability

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75N98026Q01064Federal

Response Deadline09/03/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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The National Institutes of Health, under the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of a Two-photon Mesoscale Imaging System with Holographic Stimulation Capability. This presolicitation, identified by solicitation number 75N98026Q01064, falls under NAICS code 334516 and is categorized as an office-led procurement. The project is centered in Bethesda, Maryland, where the place of performance is located. The solicitation was posted on August 24, 2026, with a response deadline set for September 3, 2026. Michael L. Falzone is designated as the primary point of contact for this requirement. Interested parties should note that this notice indicates the government intends to award the contract to a specific source without full and open competition, as detailed in the attached documentation.

General Info

NIH intends to sole source a Two-photon Mesoscale Imaging System in Bethesda, Maryland.

Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health OlaoView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Notice+of+Intent+to+Sole+Source_OD.pdf

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedAug 24

Presolicitation

Response DeadlineSep 3

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

09/03/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTCin 10 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health Olao

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

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Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health Olao

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Office AddressBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

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FALZONE MICHAEL L

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Attachment One: Notice of Intent to Sole Source

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