Supply for Leica THUNDER Imager Cell widefield microscope

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to negotiate and award a contract without providing for full and open competition to Leica Microsystems Inc for the supply of a Leica THUNDER Imager Cell widefield microscope. The microscope is essential for the research program of the NINDS Molecular Neurobiology Section to identify the signaling pathways important for neural regeneration after injury. The contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01. * The contract is for a specific brand-name product, Leica THUNDER Imager Cell widefield microscope * The contract is intended for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Molecular Neurobiology Section * The contract includes all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 * The contract is exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6-Competition Requirements * The contract includes a requirement for an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM)