Replacement of Non-functional Nikon TIRF Microscope – LCMB Microscopy Core Facility, NIH/NCI

Location:	Maryland
Posted:	Jul 10, 2026
Due:	Jul 21, 2026
Agency:	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Type of Government:	Federal
Category:	66 - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
Solicitation No:	75N98026Q00774
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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

75N98026Q00774

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Department/Ind. Agency

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

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NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

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NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO

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General Information

Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
Original Published Date: Jul 10, 2026 04:55 pm EDT
Original Response Date: Jul 21, 2026 09:00 am EDT
Inactive Policy: Manual
Original Inactive Date: Jul 22, 2026
Initiative:
- None

Classification

Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
Product Service Code: 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
NAICS Code:
- 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Place of Performance:
MD 20892

USA

Description

PRODUCT FEATURES/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

The following product features and characteristics are required for this requirement:

Ti2E Motorized PFS Microscope Bundle with motorized encoded stage and fluorescence filter sets (DAPI, GFP, DS Red)

Nikon Motorized E-TIRF Package with Ti2-P-FWB-E barrier filter wheel

ORCA-FusionBT sCMOS camera with USB3.0 interface card and dual camera interface kit

NI-BB Plus analog triggered device hub

LUNF STORM 405/488/561/640 multi-line laser unit

Ti2 motorized main branch and sub branch with exchangeable 100% reflective mirror

C-NSTORM Quad 405/488/561/640 filter set

Ti2-NS2-MU N-STORM magnification change unit

NIS-Elements software package with Advanced Research licenses (×6) and HASP reconfiguration

Z4 Advanced Imaging Workstation V8 with Thunderbolt 31.5-inch 4K display

Installation kit

Reintegration of the following existing components from the current instrument at no additional cost to CCR/NCI: CFI60 Apochromat TIRF 100X Oil Immersion Objective Lens (N.A. 1.49), MCL 100 micrometer piezo nanopositioner with controller and electronics, EMCCD camera, C-NSTORM 647 filter set, C-FL TIRF CFP/YFP filter set, and NIS-Elements STORM acquisition and analysis software licenses

DELIVERY / INSTALLATION

Contractor shall deliver all system components within 90–120 days after award to:

Sandeep Pallikkuth,

LCMB, CCR, NIH/NCI

37 Convent Dr. MSC 4256

Building 37, Room 2033B1

Bethesda, Maryland 20892

Upon award and delivery, the contractor must notify the NCI Project Officer, Sandeep Pallikkuth, to schedule an installation date and time. Installation must include full optical alignment, integration of all new components, reintegration of reused components from the existing instrument, and verification of complete system performance to manufacturer specifications. The Contractor shall install the system and have it ready for use within fourteen (14) days after delivery.

4.3 TRAINING

Onsite training of LCMB Microscopy Core personnel on operation of the complete system is required following installation.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

6011 EXECUTIVE BLVD., SUITE 503L
BETHESDA , MD 20892
USA

Primary Point of Contact

John Burton
burtonjo@mail.nih.gov

Secondary Point of Contact

History

Jul 10, 2026 04:55 pm EDTPresolicitation (Original)

Replacement of Non-functional Nikon TIRF Microscope – LCMB Microscopy Core Facility, NIH/NCI

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