IVM-CMS Platform: all-in-one Intravital Microscope (IVM) system

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) – National Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice to identify small‑business firms capable of delivering a turnkey, all‑in‑one intravital microscopy (IVM) platform. The system must integrate confocal/two‑photon lasers, motion‑compensation hardware, and dedicated imaging software to enable real‑time, high‑resolution imaging of live animal tissues at cellular and sub‑cellular levels. The award will be a firm‑fixed‑price contract with a three‑year warranty period, installed at the NIEHS facility in Research Triangle Park, NC. Responses are due September 9 2026. • Turnkey IVM‑CMS platform (hardware + software) for live‑animal imaging • Must include confocal/two‑photon microscopy, motion compensation, and imaging software (IVM Engine & Studio) • Installation and three‑year warranty required; performance at NIEHS, RTP, NC • Small‑business set‑aside; capability statements limited to 7 pages • Submission via email to Luz Casey by 9:00 am EST, September 9 2026