Building a Customized Microscope

Background
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is issuing this solicitation for the purpose of acquiring laboratory equipment and supplies necessary for research in the NIDCR Intramural Research Program. The research focuses on various areas including craniofacial development, cell biology, immunology, and sensory biology.

The goal of this contract is to obtain specific equipment that will aid in studying protein-protein interactions in living cells, particularly in relation to calcium ion concentration changes that can lead to autoimmune diseases.

Work Details
The contract includes the following items:
1. PXIe-5170 PXI Oscilloscope: 100 MHz, 14 bits, 250 MS/s, 8 Channels, 1.5 GB - Quantity: 3 EA - Catalog #: 78369101
2. PXI-7851R R Series Multifunction RIO Device: Virtex-5 LX30, 8 AI, 8 AO, 96 DIO, 750kS/sec - Quantity: 1 EA - Catalog #: 78033901
3. Noise Rejecting Shielded I/O Connector Block - Quantity: 1 EA - Catalog #: 78253601
4. Shielded Cable for Reconfigurable MIO Connector (68 pin D-Type to 68 pin VHDCI, 2m) - Quantity: 1 EA - Catalog #: 18958802.

All items must be brand name or equal and no refurbished equipment will be accepted.

Period of Performance
Delivery is expected within 42 days after award.

Place of Performance
Delivery location is Building 35A, Room 3E410, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892.