Desktop OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) for non-invasive imaging of biological tissues
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health, through the National Eye Institute Visual Function Core, is seeking to acquire a desktop optical coherence tomography system for non-invasive imaging of biological tissues. The requirement is for a Thorlabs desktop OCT instrument that can support imaging of cell and tissue cultures, organoids, and small live animals to expand intramural research capabilities. The procurement is being pursued as a non-competitive single-source action under simplified acquisition procedures, with performance associated with Newton, New Jersey. Responses are due by May 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern time and must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00410; submissions are to be sent electronically to James Law and must include a technical proposal, cost-price proposal, period of performance, UEI, TIN, and business size certification, with fax submissions not accepted.