Confocal Super Resolution Microscope
Overview
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PSC
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), under the Department of Energy, has issued a Presolicitation for the procurement of a Confocal Super Resolution Microscope (SRM). This opportunity seeks an advanced, fully integrated microscopy system to be acquired under a Firm Fixed Price contract. There is no set-aside specified for this requirement.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a state-of-the-art SRM instrument providing true confocal point scanning. Key technical specifications include a tunable white light laser excitation source (visible range, approximately 450-780 nm) capable of simultaneous multi-line operation with independent intensity control and rapid microsecond-scale switching. The system must feature broadband spectral detection (approximately 400-850 nm) with multiple independently configurable channels, FLIM/FCS functionality, and analytical tools for functional parameter mapping and FRET. Super-resolution performance must include both 2D and 3D STED nanoscopy across the visible spectrum, achieving approximately 30 nm lateral resolution. The instrument should support live-cell imaging and operate within a unified software environment for automated calibration, lifetime fitting, super-resolution reconstruction, and compatibility with external analysis platforms.
Contract Details & Deliverables
- Contract Type: Presolicitation, anticipating a Firm Fixed Price contract.
- Agency: Department of Energy, Brookhaven National Laboratory.
- Place of Performance: Upton, NY.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Period of Performance: To be determined.
- Payment: Milestone-based payments upon approval of certified invoices.
- Freight Terms: FOB BSA National Laboratory.
- Warranty: A one-year warranty on major components is required.
Key Deliverables include: A Program Plan, Technical and Progress Teleconferences, Performance Reports, Preliminary and Final Technical Designs, Equipment Footprint and Laboratory Requirements, Manufacturing/Inspection/Test Plan, Installation Work Plan, Factory Acceptance Testing, Delivery of the Instrument, Site Acceptance Test and Commissioning Report, Training, and a comprehensive documentation package.
Submission Requirements & Evaluation
Bidders must adhere to BSA Attachment A Statement of Work (dated March 16, 2026) and Specification No. 1 (dated April 13, 2026). Final acceptance is contingent on BSA data review and written approval.
Required forms for submission include:
- AMS-FORM-050: Annual Representations & Certifications, covering business information, small business status (if applicable), and various federal compliance clauses.
- AMS-Form-043: Quotation/Proposal Pricing Sheet, requiring milestone pricing, total price (firm for 90 days), country of origin, and confirmation of delivery timeline. SAM UEI # is a mandatory field.
- ACH Authorization Form: For electronic payments.
- IRS Form W-9 (Domestic Vendors) or W-8BEN-E (Foreign Vendors): For tax reporting purposes.
Timeline & Contact
- Published Date: May 5, 2026
- Response Date: June 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM Z
- Primary Contact: Mark Brock, mbrock@bnl.gov, 631-344-2713