NIH/NCI seeks replacement Nikon TIRF microscope for core facility.
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Laboratory of Cell and Molecular Biology (LCMB) Microscopy Core Facility, intends to procure a replacement for a non-functional Nikon TIRF microscope. The requirement is for a brand-name Nikon TIRF system or equivalent, including installation and training. The solicitation number is 75N98026Q00774, and the place of performance is Bethesda, Maryland. This is a presolicitation notice; the contract value is not specified, but based on the specialized nature of the equipment, it likely falls in the $100k-$1M range. The NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing).