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TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY: Portable Microscope (MSC-TOPS-131)

Special Notice from National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

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Closing in 290 days

Notice details

Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Sub-tier agency
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Notice type
Special Notice
Solicitation number
T2P-JSC-00071
NAICS
927110 Space Research and Technology
Product/service code
9999
Posted
Aug 11, 2026
Response deadline
Aug 10, 2027
Source
SAM.gov

Description

NASA�s Technology Transfer Program solicits inquiries from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market the following technology. License rights may be issued on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis and may include specific fields of use. NASA provides no funding in conjunction with these potential licenses. THE TECHNOLOGY: Innovators at NASA Johnson Space Center have developed a handheld digital microscope to fill the critical microscopy needs of human space exploration by providing flight crews in situ hematological diagnostic and tracking ability to assess and monitor crew health in the absence of gravity. Although currently in use aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to work in conjunction with NASA�s handheld slide staining system, the microscope may have numerous applications here on Earth. The microscope is entirely self-contained, and includes optics, illumination, high-resolution imaging hardware, wireless enabled single board computer with scalable power and memory, and rechargeable battery. The microscope also acts as an internet access point and connects via Bluetooth to smart devices for wireless image transfer and remote control. The microscope is durable enough to support field use while providing submicron imaging that would typically necessitate the use of larger more expensive benchtop microscopes. Cost of manufacturing the microscope may be relatively inexpensive through the utilization of 3D-printed

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Frequently asked questions

When is the response deadline?

The published deadline is Aug 10, 2027. That is 290 days after the data date.

What NAICS code applies?

NAICS 927110, Space Research and Technology.

Which agency issued this notice?

National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Where is the official notice?

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