NOI: Service Agreement for Zeiss LSM 780

The National Institutes of Health National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences seeks full service and maintenance of a Zeiss LSM 780 confocal microscope, with quotations due May 28, 2026. This is a non-competitive, sole-source procurement intended for Precision Optics, LLC.

Place of performance is the Fluorescence Microscopy and Imaging Center at NIEHS in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The period of performance runs from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. Required services include preventive maintenance (minimum one visit annually), on-demand repair service, software updates, and all necessary parts and labor at no additional cost. The contractor must supply a factory-certified service engineer located within 30 minutes of NIEHS who will attempt repairs within one business day of notification.

The NAICS code is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a $34 million business size standard. The PSC code is J066, Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment—Instruments and Laboratory Equipment. Quoters must provide unit pricing and total amounts for maintenance services; FOB Destination applies, and supplies must be of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated. Quotations may include discounts for prompt payment at 10, 20, or 30 calendar days and must include applicable Federal, State, and local taxes. The point of contact is Francisca Wagstaff (wagstaff@nih.gov) or Brian Lind (brian.lind@nih.gov). The government reserves discretion to conduct competitive procurement based on capability statements received despite the non-competitive notice.