IFB91215-2 Zeiss Microscopes

The University of Maryland Baltimore is requesting bids for new and unused Zeiss microscopes and accessories under IFB91215-2, with bids due August 20, 2026. This is a master contract vehicle structured for discounted pricing and as-needed orders with no set quantities committed.

Bidders must be authorized sellers or resellers of Carl Zeiss microscopes and must submit a Letter of Authorization from the manufacturer or distributor on their letterhead; subcontractors and teaming partners are not permitted. MBE participation is encouraged but not mandated. The procurement carries no specific microscope model or technical specifications, allowing vendors flexibility within the Zeiss product line.

Pricing is submitted as a discount percentage from the manufacturer's list price, with vendors proposing their discount and shipment timeline in days. All material ships F.O.B. Destination with NET 30 payment terms. Required bid documents include the Transmittal Letter, Appendix B, Appendix F Price Sheet (with proposed general discounts and manufacturer price list), Letter of Authorization, and insurance certification. Vendors should submit all documents as a single PDF upload in eMMA when possible.

Insurance must be in place within five business days of award; brokers' letters of intent are acceptable at bid submission with mandatory Certificates of Insurance due upon award. The cyber security and data breach insurance requirement has been waived for this hardware procurement. The contract is anticipated to be awarded prior to the September 1, 2026 start date. A Questions and Answers document was posted August 13, 2026, addressing vendor inquiries on authorization requirements, contract structure, and submission procedures.