Preventative Maintenance Service Contract for the Scan Module LSM 880 Microscope

The National Institute on Health (NIH) is seeking a preventative maintenance service contract for the Scan Module LSM 880 Microscope. The contract will be awarded on a sole-source basis to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, as they are the only vendor with the requisite parts, inventory, and technical expertise to meet the requirements. The contract will include on-site remedial service and maintenance, regular scheduled maintenance inspections and adjustments, technical support, and remote diagnostics. The contractor will also provide all necessary documentation, repair parts, spare parts, accessories, maintenance supplies, and other related services required to keep the equipment in good operating condition. • The contract is for a base year with four option years. • The place of performance is the National Institute on Aging (NIA) Intramural Research Program (IRP) Laboratory of Microbiology and Immunology (LMBI) in Baltimore, MD. • The contract type is a firm-fixed price type contract with option periods. • The estimated period of performance is from September 15, 2026, to September 14, 2027, with option years from September 15, 2027, to September 14, 2031.