# Acquisition of a Laboratory Microtome

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/nci09567

- Solicitation number: NCI09567
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT
- 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: 6505 Drugs and Biologicals
- Place of performance: Bethesda, Maryland
- First posted: August 27, 2026
- Last posted: August 27, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e4205454fc714f8c8983edb9ddd7fb04/view

## Description

The purpose of this project is to acquire one laboratory microtome for preparation of thin, reproducible tissue sections from paraffin-embedded specimens used in the Bladder Cancer Section's research. The microtome will support histologic evaluation, immunohistochemistry, and other tissue-based analyses needed to study mechanisms of resistance to antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in bladder tumors.

A dedicated microtome is justified to enable timely, consistent in-house sectioning of valuable research specimens, reduce dependence on shared equipment or external sectioning, and improve experimental reproducibility and workflow efficiency. The microtome must provide precise and reproducible section thickness control suitable for routine histology and research applications using paraffin-embedded tissue.

The unit should provide stable specimen orientation and controlled sectioning, a secure blade holder with appropriate safety features, and an ergonomic design suitable for repeated laboratory use. Reliable mechanical performance is essential to produce intact, uniform tissue sections for downstream staining, imaging, and quantitative analysis.

## Publications

- August 27, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice e4205454fc714f8c8983edb9ddd7fb04. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e4205454fc714f8c8983edb9ddd7fb04/view

## Points of contact

- abbas yousefi-rad, abbas.yousefi-rad@nih.gov
- salah boudjadi, salah.boudjadi@nih.gov

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