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Scientific-Grade CMOS Camera for Fluorescence Microscopy

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (1341) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 09/18/2024

Procurement Summary

The National Institute of Standards and Technology, Materials Measurement Laboratory, Materials Science and Engineering Division (MSED) is involved in the advancement of fluorescence correlation spectroscopy with imaging capabilities for the characterization of model biopharmaceutical vaccine solutions, networks, and gels. MSED requires a scientific-grade Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) camera for fluorescence microscopy to operate with low fluorescent light levels within custom instrumentation. The camera must be C-mount compatible with an Olympus BK51 illuminator. The scientific-grade CMOS camera requires thermoelectric cooling to achieve low noise levels.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Consistent with market research results, no domestic product has been identified that can meet the Government's requirements. The required scientific-grade CMOS camera for fluorescence microscopy is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of satisfactory quality.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

09/09/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

N/A

Solicitation ID

1333ND24QNB640594

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY