# Notice of Intent to Sole Source-Olympus BX53F2 and BX43 Microscopic Systems Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/26005805 - Solicitation number: 26-005805 - Notice type: Special notice - Status: Awarded to Evident Scientific Mis, Inc. - Department: Department of Health and Human Services - Agency: National Institutes of Health - Contracting office: National Institutes of Health Olao (75N980) - NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing - Product or service code: 6650 Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories - Place of performance: Bethesda, Maryland - County: Montgomery County (FIPS 24031). https://abierto.us/counties/montgomery-county-md-24031 - City: Bethesda. https://abierto.us/cities/bethesda-md-2407125 - First posted: May 20, 2026 - Last posted: May 20, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2f3f4f3b074b49d4a7bc8f4c537ea022/view ## Description **Agency:** Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center, Department of Laboratory Medicine Notice Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent to Sole Source Authority: This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. **Response Due Date:** May 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM EST Description The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center, Department of Laboratory Medicine intends to negotiate and award a sole source firm-fixed-price purchase order to Evident Scientific MIS, Inc., 140 Kendrick Street, Needham, MA 02494, for the procurement and installation of Olympus BX53F2 and BX43 clinical microscopy systems, integrated camera systems, Cellsens software licenses, and associated accessories required to support Hematology diagnostic operations within the NIH Clinical Center. Requirement Details Two (2) BX53F2 Dual Observation Microscopes with DP75 Cameras Two (2) Cellsens software licenses Three (3) BX43 Microscopes One (1) DP23 Camera with dual observation attachment Associated Cellsens software licenses and accessories Background The Department of Laboratory Medicine serves as the clinical laboratory for the NIH Clinical Center and provides laboratory support for patient care, clinical research protocols, and training in clinical pathology. The upgraded Olympus microscopy systems are required to improve diagnostic accuracy, workflow efficiency, staff safety, and laboratory compliance within the Hematology Service. The BX53F2 microscopes provide enhanced brightfield visualization with LED illumination to support evaluation of clinically significant cellular morphology and chromatin detail during review of peripheral blood smears and bone marrow specimens. Integrated camera systems and Cellsens software will support real-time case sharing, communication with care teams, backup imaging capability during slide scanner downtime, and SoftPath image integration within pathology reports. Sole Source Justification Evident Scientific MIS, Inc. is uniquely qualified as an authorized distributor and service provider for Olympus clinical microscopy systems and has demonstrated the capability to provide compatible hardware, software integration, installation, warranty support, training, and ongoing technical support necessary for high-complexity clinical laboratory operations. The proposed contractor possesses specialized expertise in configuring microscopy systems for hematology and pathology applications, including integration with existing Cellsens imaging software and SoftPath reporting workflows. Submission Information THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by submitting capability statements. Capability statements must demonstrate the ability to provide the required Olympus microscopy systems, integrated software compatibility, installation, warranty support, and related technical services. Please include 26-005825 in all email Responses to this notice shall be submitted electronically via email no later than the response due date listed above. Responses received after the due date may not be considered. **Contracting Office Contact:** Shasheshe Goolsby Team Leader Hospital and Laboratory Support Division Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management National Institutes of Health Email: shasheshe.goolsby@nih.gov Disclaimer All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Evident Scientific Mis, Inc. (UEI U4QDZVJQFC14) - Contract: 75N98026P00742, purchase order - Obligated: $147,919.00 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received - Link: solicitation number 26005805 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 75N980 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_75N98026P00742_7529_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - May 20, 2026: Special notice, due May 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT. Notice 2f3f4f3b074b49d4a7bc8f4c537ea022. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2f3f4f3b074b49d4a7bc8f4c537ea022/view ## Points of contact - Shasheshe Goolsby, shasheshe.goolsby@nih.gov, 3018274879 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. 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