Year 1 service agreement for nicolet IN5/I550 microscope coverage period: 10/23/2025 to 10/22/2026 and 3 more items

The Nebraska State Patrol has awarded a service contract to Thermo Electron North American LLC for comprehensive maintenance and support of a Nicolet IN5/I550 Microscope. The contract, identified as 113355, covers a four-year period from October 23, 2025, to October 22, 2029, with a total contract value of $37,372.34. The annual service agreement incrementally increases from $8,933 in the first year to $9,761.33 in the fourth year, providing scientific equipment servicing for the State of Nebraska's crime laboratory located in Lincoln.

The contract encompasses essential maintenance services, including field service engineer labor, corrective maintenance visits, priority technical support, remote support tools, and one annual standard preventive maintenance visit for the Nicolet microscope. Funded through the General Fund with 100% allocation each year, the non-exclusive agreement allows flexibility for the state to procure similar services from alternative sources if needed. The structured pricing and comprehensive coverage demonstrate a strategic approach to maintaining critical scientific equipment for forensic and investigative purposes.