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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for a service agreement covering Zeiss LSM confocal and Axio scanning microscopes at the National Institute on Aging (NIA). The service period runs from January 15, 2025 to January 14, 2026 for equipment located at the Biomedical Research Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

The contractor must provide preventative maintenance, safety inspections, and operational inspections/adjustments for specific Zeiss microscope systems (LSM 800, LSM 900, Elyra and Axioscan) with serial numbers 2880000106, 2633000618, 4646000215, 2901000229, 2802000272, and 2871000230. Key requirements include: one preventive maintenance service plan with parts and labor at fixed pricing; OEM factory-trained authorized technicians; service documentation and tickets must be provided to the POC; detailed written reports within 24 hours of service; and all travel costs must be included in the service agreement quote. The equipment is critical to the Laboratory of Cardiovascular Sciences and Translational Gerontology research mission and must be maintained in optimal working condition.

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FAR Part 11—Describing Agency Needs

STATEMENT OF WORK (SERVICES)

(SOW)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title of Project: Service Agreement for NIA’s Zeiss LSM Confocal and Axio scanning Microscopes including GaAsP laser from 1/15/2025-1/14/2026.

Statement of Need, Purpose, and/or Objective: A service agreement for NIA LCS TGB LSM 800 LSM 900 Confocal Microscope including GaAsP laser, Elyra and Axioscan microscope

1. Background Information: The Zeiss LSM 800, LSM 900, Elyra and Axioscan are key components of the Laboratory of Cardiovascular Sciences and Translational Gerantology (NIA) research and is essential to the mission of the NIA. Keeping this sensitive research systems at top working condition cannot be compromised. The proper function of the Zeiss confocal microscopes is essential for the research program and goals of the Laboratory of Cardiovascular Sciences of the NIA.

Period of Performance: Service dates: 1/15/2025-1/14/2026

SCOPE OF WORK

General Requirements: Independently and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall furnish all the necessary services, qualified personnel, material, equipment, and facilities, not otherwise provided by the Government as needed to perform the Statement of Work below:

Specific Requirements: Contractor shall provide preventative maintenance including safety inspection, operational inspection and adjustment, including travel and labor for Zeiss LSM 800, LSM 900 and axioscan systems, Serial# 2880000106, 2633000618, 4646000215, 2901000229, 2802000272 and 2871000230.

LEVEL OF EFFORT:

One preventive maintenance Service Plan with parts and labor at fixed pricing is anticipated on a set period basis 1/15/2025-1/14/2026

GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The government owns the scientific instrumentation. The field service technician will be required to notify the POC from the NIA/IRP for access to the subject equipment.

The units are housed at the Biomedical Research Center, 251 Bayview Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21224.

FAR Part 11—Describing Agency Needs

DELIVERY OR DELIVERABLES

Documentation shall be provided by the vendor to show they completed the service on the equipment and left with the COR or POC. The service technician is to present a service ticket that briefly details the work performed to the POC for signature and a copy of the ticket is to be left with the POC.

A detailed written report of any service is to be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative, or a delegated entity, within 24 hours of service being performed.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

N/A

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Travel: NA- All travel time should be included within the provided service agreement quote.

Key Personnel: Key personnel must be original equipment manufacturer (OEM) factory-trained, authorized technicians.

SCOPE OF WORK
DELIVERY OR DELIVERABLES

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