Building a Customized Microscope
ID: 75N92025Q00074Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NHLBIBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/efa97c7036964b629bf6b5f96fd8adce/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking proposals for the construction of a customized microscope. This procurement aims to develop a specialized instrument tailored to meet specific research needs within the NIH, particularly under the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The customized microscope will play a crucial role in advancing laboratory research and enhancing analytical capabilities in various health-related studies. Interested small businesses are encouraged to reach out to Natalie E. Bruning at natalie.bruning@nih.gov or call +1 301 827 7528 for further details, as this opportunity is set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5.

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    BRUNING, NATALIE E
    +1 301 827 7528
    natalie.bruning@nih.gov
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