SAM #75N98026Q00679

NIH Non-Competitive Service Agreement for ZEISS LSM 880 Microscope

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, is seeking a non-competitive, firm fixed-price contract for a service agreement on a ZEISS LSM 880 microscope. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Logistics and Multiple Acquisition Operations - OEM Highlight: - Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC is the sole OEM and vendor - Product/Service Requested: - Annual service agreement for ZEISS LSM 880 microscope - Includes one preventative maintenance inspection per year - Unlimited on-site service visits (labor and travel included) - All covered replacement parts - 10% discount on consumables and instrument upgrades - Scheduled and emergency service (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, excluding holidays) - Factory-trained customer support engineers - Software version updates (minor upgrades) - Technical telephone support - Written progress reports and service documentation - Notable Requirements: - Service supports critical intramural research at the NIDCD, Bethesda, MD - Only Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC can provide the required OEM-certified maintenance and support

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.(ii) The solicitation number is 75N98026Q00679 /PCA-NIDCD-03692. This solicitation is issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a non-competitive combined synopsis/solicitation to award a contract or purchase order without providing for full and open competition (including brand-name, if applicable).This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Additional authority includes 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii).The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, intends to negotiate and award a firm fixed-price award on a non-competitive basis to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC , White Plains NY 10601 to provide a service agreement for a Zeiss LSM 880 microscope.

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