Digital Microscope System with Advanced Imaging and Measurement Capabilities
Overview
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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
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), is soliciting proposals for a Digital Microscope System with Advanced Imaging and Measurement Capabilities. This system is required to support high-resolution visualization, quantitative measurement, and analytical workflows for biomedical and materials research in Bethesda, MD. Proposals are due June 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall deliver, install, and configure a digital microscope system meeting or exceeding the following specifications:
- 4K imaging capability
- Magnification range of approximately 5x–6000x without manual lens changes
- Integrated stage camera and automated focusing
- Motorized XY stage (approximately 300mm x 300mm)
- Multiple lighting modes
- Built-in 2D/3D measurement capability
- HDR imaging and real-time autofocus
- Automated workflow replication
- Compatibility with analytical tools and existing laboratory optical components/accessories
- Storage: ≥1TB
- Remote analysis capability
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due: June 28, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- Published Date: June 18, 2026
- Delivery: Within 60 days after award to Marcial Garmendia, 12 South Dr., Bldg.12A, room 2017, Bethesda, MD 20892.
Performance Standards
The delivered equipment must meet all specified product specifications, pass functional testing, and include calibration and validation. The contractor is also required to provide training and support.
Additional Requirements
Contractors must comply with NIH security requirements. No Government Furnished Property (GFP) or Government Furnished Information (GFI) will be provided. Invoices are to be submitted via the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and to NHLBIContractsBranchB@mail.nih.gov.
Point of Contact
Roshonna Davis (davisroshonna@mail.nih.gov)