# Nikon instruments (optical and fluorescence microscopy)

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0017326q1301367818

- Solicitation number: N00173-26-Q-1301367818
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was May 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Department of the Navy
- Contracting office: Naval Research Laboratory (N00173)
- Place of performance: Washington, District of Columbia
- County: District of Columbia (FIPS 11001). https://abierto.us/counties/district-of-columbia-dc-11001
- City: Washington. https://abierto.us/cities/washington-dc-1150000
- First posted: May 15, 2026
- Last posted: May 15, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/37509faea697420daa2c091b54335356/view

## Description

Requested items are for the upgrade of two existing upright microscopes that are failing. Upgrading these microscopes will extend their lifespan and enable their use to investigate adhesive contacts using optical and fluorescence microscopy, as is required by the funded program to explore the reactivity of enzymes under confinement.

## Publications

- May 15, 2026: Special notice, due May 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT. Notice 37509faea697420daa2c091b54335356. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/37509faea697420daa2c091b54335356/view

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