Zeiss Sigma 3View Service Contract with 3 Option years

The National Institute on Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) is seeking a service contract for a Zeiss SIGMA-VP scanning electron microscope (SEM) with a variable pressure (VP) capability and 3View capabilities. The contract will provide maintenance and support for the instrument, which is used by researchers across the NIH to study the three-dimensional structure of cells and tissues. The instrument is essential for the research enabled by the 3View SIGMA SEM, including the three-dimensional structure determination of endocrine tissues, neuronal tissues, and cochlear tissues. The contract will require the service provider to have experience with Zeiss equipment and to be able to provide on-site support. Key aspects of the job include: • Maintaining the Zeiss SIGMA-VP SEM with 3View capabilities • Providing on-site support for the instrument • Assisting researchers with the use of the instrument • Performing routine maintenance and repairs • Providing parts and advice on the usage of the instrument