This is a firm fixed-price purchase order awarded by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a civilian agency. The contract, valued at $17,605.71, is for the maintenance of lasers used in the NHLBI Division of Intramural Research (DIR) Light Microscopy Core and other NHLBI laboratories. The prime contractor is Newport Corp, a subsidiary of MKS Instruments Inc., which specializes in the manufacture and supply of lasers, optics, and related equipment for scientific research, aerospace, and defense applications. This contract does not have a set-aside designation, reflecting Newport's position as a large, established supplier in this field. Newport has previously been awarded other prime and subcontract awards from various government agencies, including the Department of Defense, NASA, and NIH, for the delivery of advanced optical and laser systems, as well as related maintenance and repair services.
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