1 year service contract for Zeiss Sigma and 3View

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a component of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking a sole source service contract for maintenance of Zeiss Sigma and 3View Microscope systems. The solicitation (75N92025Q00004) covers a comprehensive one-year service agreement that includes one preventative maintenance inspection annually, labor and travel costs for additional service visits, replacement parts coverage, and software version upgrades. Potential vendors must submit responses by January 24, 2025, at 5:30 PM EST through FedConnect, with required documentation including pricing, delivery terms, business size certification, and current SAM registration. The government intends to award the contract directly to Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC, who is identified as the sole source provider for these specialized microscope services. Evaluation criteria will focus on the vendor's ability to meet technical specifications and provide comprehensive maintenance support.

The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and will utilize the NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, which has a size standard of $34 million. The place of performance is located at the NIH National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) in Bethesda, Maryland. Service coverage will include scheduled and emergency maintenance between 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the contract represents a critical support agreement for maintaining sophisticated microscopy equipment used in biomedical research. The one-year service contract demonstrates the government's commitment to maintaining high-precision scientific instrumentation through targeted maintenance agreements with original equipment manufacturers.