Upgrade for LUMICKS C-trap to 3 color confocal instrument

The NIH’s Hospital and Laboratory Support Division seeks to upgrade an existing LUMICKS C‑trap instrument by adding a third‑color (488 nm) laser to enable three‑color confocal fluorescence imaging. The award will be a non‑competitive, firm‑fixed‑price contract to LUMICKS USA Inc. for the laser, installation, validation, and warranty support. The contractor must install the laser, verify performance, ensure existing functions are unaffected, and maintain the system through the warranty period ending 2/15/2029. Delivery is to NIH/NIEHS in Research Triangle Park, NC, with a six‑month performance window after purchase. • Scope: supply and install 488 nm laser, perform validation, provide warranty support. • Location: Delivery to NIH/NIEHS, Research Triangle Park, NC; contract administered from Bethesda, MD. • Funding: Simplified acquisition threshold (≤ $350,000). • Timeline: Posting 9/5/2026, response due 9/15/2026, installation within 6 months of award. • Requirements: active SAM registration, UEI, TIN, business size certification; technical and cost proposals required. • Evaluation factors: equipment capability, warranty, delivery schedule, price, past performance, technical competence.