Upright Microscope Procurement with Digital Imaging

The contract entails the procurement and delivery of a high-resolution upright microscope equipped with a digital camera specifically designed for histological analysis of fish tissues, ensuring compatibility with established image analysis software and the capacity for long-term digital archiving of acquired data. The system must meet rigorous performance standards to support precise microscopic imaging required for scientific research, with emphasis on image clarity, color fidelity, and seamless data integration into laboratory workflows. Delivery includes all necessary components, calibration, and technical documentation to ensure immediate usability upon receipt. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 333318, awarded by the Department of the Interior’s Office of Acquisition Grants-National, with responses due by July 10, 2026. The procurement is restricted exclusively to small business concerns as defined by the SBA, and solicitation is open for submissions through the federal procurement portal. The microscope will be used for biological research purposes with no specified delivery location beyond federal operational needs, and the contractor is expected to meet all technical specifications without reliance on proprietary software locks or vendor-specific restrictions that would impede future software upgrades or data interoperability.