Upgrade for LUMICKS C-trap to 3 color confocal instrument

This combined synopsis/solicitation (Synopsis No. 75N98026Q01151-04750) is a non-competitive Notice of Intent issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The agency intends to award a firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract to LUMICKS USA Inc. to upgrade an existing C-trap system at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The purpose of the procurement is to upgrade the current two-color system to a three-color confocal fluorescence instrument. This upgrade requires the field installation of a third (488nm) laser (Part # NSR-20346), validation of its performance and system compatibility, and warranty coverage through February 15, 2029. Classified under NAICS code 334516 (with the synopsis referencing NAICS 811210 for size standards), this simplified acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 12 and 13 procedures and is not expected to exceed $350,000. Although the NIH intends to proceed on a sole-source basis, the agency invites interested parties to submit capability statements, technical proposals, and price quotes to demonstrate their ability to fulfill the requirements. Submissions must include Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) details, and offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration. Responses must be submitted electronically to Contract Specialist Luz Casey at Luz.Casey@nih.gov by September 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time.