PURCHASE SEVERAL EQUIPMENT FOR CONSTRUCTING A PORTABLE MICROSCOPE SYSTEM
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), under the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Notice of Intent to procure several pieces of equipment for constructing a Portable Multiphoton Microscope. This procurement is intended to be awarded non-competitively to Boston Electronics, the sole US sales representative for Becker and Hickl (B&H) GmbH, Germany, who manufactures the essential equipment. Interested parties capable of providing the specified equipment may submit a response by June 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern time.
Scope of Work
The project, titled "Detection of biosensors in living animals," aims to build a Portable Multiphoton Microscope. The required equipment includes:
- 01 Time-Correlated Single Photon Counting (TCSPC) module SPC-130NIXX
- 01 Hybrid photon detector HPM-100-40 and its control module DCC-100
- 01 Picosecond Laser BDS-SM-980-FBE bundled with single-mode fiber optic
- 01 Beamsplitter unit and its accessories
- 01 GVD-120PCIE module for laser scanning
Delivery will be to 5625 Fishers Ln, with Staff Scientist Tuan Nguyen as the point of contact.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Non-competitive Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order (under FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures)
- Estimated Value: Not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold ($350,000)
- Set-Aside: N/A (Non-competitive Notice of Intent)
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, 9:00 AM Eastern time
- Published: June 8, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible sources who believe they can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. Responses must include a technical proposal, a cost-price proposal, the proposed period of performance, the Unique Entity ID (UEI), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and certification of business size. The government reserves the discretion not to compete this contract based on responses.
Additional Notes
All offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov. Responses should be submitted electronically to VISHNUH@MAIL.NIH.GOV.