Extended Warranty for Bruker Ultima 2P Plus microscope system

The National Institutes of Health Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations is seeking extended warranty and maintenance services for a Bruker Ultima 2P Plus microscope system through a sole-source procurement under FAR Part 6.302-1. The microscope is critical equipment for the Neurovascular Research Unit, supporting ongoing 2-photon imaging research for in vivo animal studies that began prior to January 20, 2025. The procurement requires hardware and software maintenance services to sustain the microscope's operational capability for active research investigations. While this is a non-competitive sole-source acquisition, small businesses—including 8(a) firms, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, and women-owned small businesses—may submit written capability statements demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement. Responses must be submitted via email to david.shen@nih.gov by 7:00 a.m. EDT on April 22, 2026, with award anticipated approximately five days following the notice date unless an alternative vendor demonstrates capability to perform the services.

Bruker Nano, Inc. has been identified as the sole responsible source capable of meeting the required standards for this acquisition, and no competitive set-aside designation has been applied. The procurement is classified under NAICS 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and PSC J066 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment—Instruments and Laboratory Equipment), with contract number 75N98026Q00199. The notice does not specify an award value or budget range for the extended warranty and maintenance services. This sole-source procurement is predicated on the unique specifications and technical requirements of the existing Bruker Ultima 2P Plus microscope system and the continuity of support necessary to maintain active research operations.