Camera and Objective Upgrades for Nikon Ti2 W1 Spi

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) requires a brand‑specific upgrade to its existing NIH‑owned Nikon Ti2 W1 spinning‑disc confocal microscope. The upgrade consists of a current‑generation scientific CMOS (sCMOS) camera (Kinetix22) and a long‑working‑distance 40X water‑immersion objective compatible with the Nikon platform. The purpose is to improve low‑light fluorescence imaging and enable expansion‑microscopy experiments without purchasing a new microscope. The contractor must provide hardware that integrates mechanically, electronically, and via software with the existing system, and deliver the items under a non‑competitive, sole‑source contract. • Scope: supply and install one sCMOS camera and one 40X water‑immersion objective. • Compatibility: must work with Nikon Ti2 W1 spinning‑disc confocal system (optics, mount, software, triggering). • Delivery: by the contract award date (09/28/2026) with installation thereafter. • Funding: single‑award, non‑renewable, total value not disclosed (estimated $100‑$250 k). • Small‑business set‑aside: none (sole‑source). • Required registrations: active SAM registration, DUNS, TIN, size‑certification.