Sole Source Preventative Maintenance Service Contract for Carl Zeiss LSM 880 Microscope

This opportunity is a sole source preventative maintenance service contract for a Carl Zeiss LSM 880 Microscope at the National Institute on Aging (NIA), Laboratory of Microbiology and Immunology (LMBI). - Agency: National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Aging (NIA), Laboratory of Microbiology and Immunology (LMBI) - Service required: Preventative maintenance and service for Scan Module LSM 880/Axio Observer Z1 Microscope, serial #2802000272 - Includes on-site remedial service, scheduled maintenance, technical support, remote diagnostics, system error log checks, and supply of all replacement parts, repair parts, accessories, maintenance supplies, special tools, test/support equipment, travel, and skilled personnel - Only Carl Zeiss Microscopy (OEM) or OEM-authorized service providers are eligible - All maintenance must be performed by OEM-certified factory-trained technicians using OEM-certified parts - Sole source justification: Carl Zeiss Microscopy is the only vendor with exclusive access to necessary parts, inventory, and technical expertise - NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) - Not set aside for small businesses - Period of performance: Base year (09/15/2026–09/14/2027) plus four option years (through 09/14/2031) - No new equipment or products are being procured; this is strictly for maintenance services - No other vendors or OEMs are referenced

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NOTICE OF INTENT to Sole Source TITLE: Preventative Maintenance Service Contract for the Scan Module LSM 880 Microscope

The National Institute on Health (NIH), intends to solicit on a sole-source basis to Carl Zeiss Microscopy to acquire maintenance services for the Scan Module LSM 880 Microscope on or around September 15th, 2026. The purpose of this acquisition is to acquire preventative maintenance and service for an existing Government-owned LSM 880/Axio Observer Z1 Instrument system, Serial 

2802000272 that was originally manufactured by Carl Zeiss Microscopy. These maintenance services shall be provided by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)-Authorized Service Provider, and all maintenance services shall be performed by OEM certified factory-trained technicians using OEM certified parts. Carl Zeiss Microscopy is the only known vendor with requisite parts, inventory, and technical expertise to meet these requirements...

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