Sources Sought Notice Optical Microscope

The FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health is issuing a Sources Sought notice (Solicitation CDRH‑2026‑134025, NAICS 334516) to assess industry capability to supply a newly manufactured upright, bright‑field, transmissive‑light microscope configured for hyperspectral imaging. The system must include a motorized XY stage (1″ × 3″ slide capacity) and a motorized piezo‑based Z stage, both operable via joystick and a full software API with documentation for custom development; an autofocus function that operates independently of camera acquisition; a broadband white‑light source plus a fiber‑optic input for external illumination; an objective turret compatible with Zeiss M27‑threaded objectives (supporting two or more objectives simultaneously); a Kohler‑illumination condenser with NA ≥ 0.55; a high‑resolution, high‑speed, high‑quantum‑efficiency, low‑noise camera with additional optical ports for external cameras; US‑standard 120 V power; and a minimum one‑year service warranty. Delivery, including shipping, must occur within six weeks of award to the FDA facility in Silver Spring, MD, with user manuals and full API documentation provided in electronic or paper form. Respondents—both large and small businesses—are to submit a Capability Statement (max 10 pages, excl. cover and attachments) in PDF or Word, detailing company information, socioeconomic status, relevant experience with optical microscopy or precision imaging equipment, ability to meet the motorized stage and API requirements, service and warranty support, and a statement of whether at least 51 % of the work can be performed under a small‑business set‑aside per FAR 52.219‑14. Include applicable contract vehicles (e.g., GSA MAS, OASIS, NIH NITAAC) and any recent past performance. Submissions are due by 10:00 a.m. ET, 30 April 2026, via email to Contract Specialist Freshta Javid (freshta.javid@fda.hhs.gov) with the subject line “Sources Sought Upright Bright‑Field Hyperspectral Imaging Microscope System.”

Notice ID

a63481bc22d44294914857e27fdfa985

Solicitation Number

CDRH-2026-134025

NAICS Code

334516

Classification Code

6640