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Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evalu... Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is a RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-04 dated January 15, 2020. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333314, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The NIEHS is seeking to purchase a Light Sheet Z1 Illumination Microscope with Dual Side Illumination. All interested companies shall provide quotes for the following: *Vendor is required to identify accessories and individual prices.* SPECIFICATIONS: Proven reliability with the system being on the market for at least 3 years Dual cameras Dual side illumination CO2 and temperature incubation for keeping specimens living for 4 days while imaging Pivot scan for shadow reduction A transmitted light patch to enable easy positioning of the sample Excitation lasers of 405nm, 488nm, 561nm, and 638nm Homogeneous light sheet with a minimum thickness of 2um across 1/3 the field of view Zen acquisition software for compatibility with existing FMIC systems Ability to image tissues cleared with Clarity and PACT Ability to use the following objectives that are already present at NIEHS: W Plan APOCHROMAT 20X/1.0 UV VIS IR Clr Plan NEOFLUAR 20X/1.0 CORR