Supply for Leica THUNDER Imager Cell widefield microscope
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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 Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), intends to award a non-competitive contract for the supply of a Leica THUNDER Imager Cell widefield microscope and associated software. This is a presolicitation notice of intent to award to Leica Microsystems Inc. without full and open competition. Responses from interested parties are due May 29, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The NINDS Molecular Neurobiology Section requires the Leica THUNDER Imager Cell widefield microscope to pursue its research program on neural regeneration, using mouse olfactory epithelium as a model. The microscope will be used to observe the expression and localization of specific genes and proteins with fluorescent tags in tissue sections and primary cells, including timelapse imaging. This specific Leica system is critical for maintaining compatibility with current lab imaging protocols, minimizing software re-training, ensuring hardware adaptability, and allowing seamless transition between widefield and confocal imaging with the existing Leica Stellaris 8 confocal microscope.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Intent to Award Non-Competitive Contract)
- Intended Awardee: Leica Microsystems Inc.
- Authority: FAR Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.106-1 (b) (1) - Soliciting from a single source.
- NAICS Code: 333310
- Set-Aside: N/A (Non-competitive)
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern time
- Published: May 20, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to fulfill the requirement. Responses should include a technical proposal, cost-price proposal, period of performance, Unique Entity ID (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and certification of business size. All offerors must have an active SAM registration. The Government will consider responses solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.
Additional Notes
Responses must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00290 and be submitted electronically to Mr. James Law, Contracting Officer, at James.Law@nih.gov. Fax responses will not be accepted.