Maintenance Agreement for the Leica UC7 Ultramicrotome

This solicitation seeks a firm‑fixed‑price, lowest‑price‑technically‑acceptable (LPTA) maintenance agreement for a government‑owned Leica UC7 Ultramicrotome located at NIH/NIEHS in Research Triangle Park, NC. The contractor must provide one preventive‑maintenance visit per year, unlimited emergency repairs, parts replacement (excluding consumables and imaging lasers), and all labor needed to keep the instrument operational for up to five years with optional extensions. The award will be non‑competitive, with Leica Microsystems Inc. identified as the intended vendor, but other qualified parties may submit capability statements. • Scope: Annual preventive‑maintenance, emergency‑repair, parts replacement (non‑consumable) for a Leica UC7 Ultramicrotome (SN 597268). • Period of Performance: 1‑year base period (Oct 23 2026‑Oct 22 2027) plus up to four one‑year options, total possible 5‑year contract. • Contract Type: Firm‑fixed‑price, LPTA, non‑competitive (sole‑source) under $350,000 ceiling. • Delivery/Service Location: NIH/NIEHS, 111 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. • Required Submission: Electronic response by Oct 19 2026 1:00 PM ET to Luz Casey (email provided).