SOURCES SOUGHT-VISITECH VT-ISIM FLAT TOP & FULL FI

AI Summary

This Sources Sought notice from the Department of Health and Human Services seeks information on qualified sources for a Visitech VT-iSIM microscope upgrade. The upgrade aims to enhance imaging capabilities and maintain state-of-the-art super-resolution imaging for the National Institute on Aging's Confocal Imaging Facility. Responses are encouraged from small businesses.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: 75N98026Q00827
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted Date: July 17, 2026
Response Deadline: July 27, 2026
NAICS Code: 334516 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: 6640
Issuing Office: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO
Sub-Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Primary Contact: JOHNSON, JOHN R
City: BETHESDA
State: MD
ZIP Code: 20892
AI Product/Service: product

Description

This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement.

This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement, to determine the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only. Small businesses are encouraged to respond.

BACKGROUND:

The Confocal Imaging Facility (CIF) of the National Institute on Aging IRP has a VT-iSIM microscope with a relatively limited field of view (FOV). This upgrade will increase the FOV at 100x objective 2.7-fold, a significant improvement. This larger FOV will have a broadband and homogenous illumination (Flatfield).

These improvements will allow the CIF to maintain a state-of-the-art SIM superresolution system, so that NIA IRP core users will obtain the highest-quality SIM super-resolution images.
NIA investigators will be able to continue implementing a broad range of experimental projects essential to the core mission of the NIA. The Visitech VT-iSIM has unique properties not offered by any other vendor.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:

Visitech VT-iSIM Flat Top & Full Field upgrade to super-resolution microscope are essential for increasing camera FOV and adding capabilities to the VT-iSIM that will enhance the imaging and sensitivity of this system so it will remain in the forefront of imaging research at the CIF of the NIA IRP.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Key dates

July 17, 2026Posted Date
July 27, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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Frequently asked questions

SOURCES SOUGHT-VISITECH VT-ISIM FLAT TOP & FULL FI is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.