66--Leica DM2500 LED Microscope and Associated Components (Brand-name or equal)
ID: 75N95024Q00477Type: Sources Sought
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDABethesda, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/37957fdfa36c49e3a0d743249267949b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health (NIH), seeks sources capable of delivering a Leica DM2500 LED Microscope and Associated Components. This equipment is intended for a research laboratory environment.

    The scope of work involves supplying a high-quality microscope with LED illumination and a range of essential components. The successful awardee will provide a complete system, including installation, training, and a warranty. The NIH wishes to explore options for brand-name equipment or equivalent alternatives.

    Eligible applicants include small businesses and large corporations with expertise in analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing. Experience in supplying research laboratories with specialized equipment is highly relevant.

    This opportunity is a competitive procurement with an estimated budget of $50,000 to $75,000. The contract type will be a firm-fixed-price agreement.

    Interested parties should respond to the Sources Sought Notice, adhering to the deadline outlined in the file. Submissions should include a brief overview of the company's capabilities, experience, and relevant past performance.

    The NIH will evaluate applications based on the specificity of the proposed solution, the applicant's expertise and past performance, and cost-effectiveness.

    For clarification or further details, interested parties can contact Marlene Milgram at MILGRAMM2@nida.nih.gov or +1 301 594 0864.

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    MILGRAM, MARLENE E
    +1 301 594 0864
    MILGRAMM2@NIDA.NIH.GOV
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