# Request for Information (RFI) Advanced Confocal and Super-Resolution Microscopy System

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/bsarfi473012

- Solicitation number: BSA-RFI-473012
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was January 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST
- Department: Department of Energy
- Contracting office: Brookhaven Natl Lab -Doe Contractor (899033)
- NAICS: 518210 Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
- Product or service code: 6650 Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories
- Place of performance: New York
- County: Suffolk County (FIPS 36103). https://abierto.us/counties/suffolk-county-ny-36103
- First posted: December 31, 2025
- Last posted: January 15, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c740682febd748b2a5e15e389d271be5/view

## Description

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding advanced confocal laser scanning and superresolution optical microscopy systems capable of high-speed, multi-color fluorescence imaging, including fluorescence lifetime (FLIM) and superresolution nanoscopy with Stimulated Depletion Emission (STED). This RFI aims to gather detailed technical, functional, and operational information about current commercial systems. Responses will assist BNL in developing future procurement requirements and specifications for a system supporting biological, chemical, and materials research imaging applications.

## Publications

- December 31, 2025: Sources sought, due January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. Notice 8ac148b2da8e408f9281bdf4e23c8980. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8ac148b2da8e408f9281bdf4e23c8980/view
- January 15, 2026: Sources sought, due January 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. Notice c740682febd748b2a5e15e389d271be5. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c740682febd748b2a5e15e389d271be5/view

## Points of contact

- Mark Brock, mbrock@bnl.gov, 6313442713

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