Carl Zeiss Lattice SIM 5 laser scanning structured illumination super-resolution light microscope and Associated Supplies

The contract awards the procurement of a Carl Zeiss Lattice SIM5 laser scanning structured illumination super-resolution light microscope and associated supplies to support advanced imaging research at the NIH/NCI facility in Bethesda, Maryland. The contract, issued under solicitation number 75N98026Q00070 by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Mission Acquisition Solutions, mandates delivery of the complete system—including laser modules, sCMOS cameras, motorized microscope stands, precision objective lenses, and sixteen software modules—within six months of award, followed by installation by OEM-certified technicians within two weeks and comprehensive training for up to ten users within 30 business days after installation. The equipment must be delivered FOB Destination to Building 37, Room B114A, with inspection and acceptance performed on-site by the Contracting Officer’s Representative or Technical Point of Contact. The contract enforces strict compliance with commercial item standards under FAR 52.212-4, requiring the equipment to be merchantable and fit for its intended purpose, with a 12-month warranty covering defects in materials, design, and workmanship. All items must satisfy Buy American and Trade Agreements Act requirements, with end products subject to origin restrictions under FAR 52.225-1, -3, and -5, and the contractor is bound by extensive regulatory compliance obligations including cybersecurity safeguards under 52.240-93, labor standards under the Service Contract Act, and anti-trafficking and employment eligibility verification mandates. Payment is exclusively processed through the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with electronic funds transfer required via SAM registration, and the contracting officer, Shayna Simpson, holds sole authority for contract modifications. The contract implements multiple small business programs, including total small business set-asides, subcontracting plan requirements under 52.219-9 with Alternate III and IV, and limitations on subcontracting under 52.219-14, while also incorporating clauses governing subcontractor sales, ethics, identity verification, and protection of government interests. An award notice is required under FAR Subpart 5.3 due to the nature of the acquisition likely resulting in subcontracting opportunities, triggering prompt post-award publication on the Government Point of Entry to promote industry and small business participation, although the precise contract value remains undisclosed. The contractor must also maintain current SAM registration, provide UEI and CAGE codes, affirm socioeconomic status, and