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The National Institutes of Health, Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, intends to award a sole-source, firm fixed-price contract to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC for a one-year service agreement covering preventative maintenance and emergency repair of a Zeiss LSM 880 confocal microscope located at Building 35A, Porter Neuroscience Research Center in Bethesda, Maryland. This acquisition, issued under FAR Subpart 12.6 as a combined synopsis and solicitation, is non-competitive and justified under FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii), recognizing Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC as the exclusive original equipment manufacturer capable of providing OEM-certified service. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with options to extend under FAR 52.217-8 and FAR 52.217-9. All service must be performed by factory-trained and authorized technicians during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, and includes one annual preventative maintenance inspection, unlimited on-site visits, all covered replacement parts, minor software updates, a 10% discount on consumables and upgrades, and immediate emergency response. Service documentation, including a signed ticket and a written report submitted within 24 hours, is mandatory for each visit. The contract requires full compliance with commercial item acquisition procedures, and the offeror must submit a completed FAR 52.212-3, including a valid Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE Code, along with current SAM.gov registration. The acquisition does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, and no formal evaluation process will occur due to the non-competitive nature; award is based solely on negotiated terms with the sole source. All travel, labor, and parts are included in the fixed price, with no separate billing permitted. The government will accept service at the performance location under FOB destination terms, and the contractor must ensure all electronic and information technology meets Section 508 accessibility standards. Proposals are due electronically by June 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST to the designated point of contact at NIH/NIDCD, and no physical attachments or additional documentation beyond the required representations and pricing information are needed. No security clearances are required, and no set-aside provisions apply as the NAICS code 811210 classifies the contractor as Other Than Small Business