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Maintenance Service Contract for Zeiss LSM 980 /Axio Observer 7 microscope
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Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC is the sole provider for the maintenance of the ZEISS LSM 980 / Axio Observer 7 microscope system at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, under contract solicitation 75N98026Q00749. This contract ensures ongoing support including inspection, calibration, and servicing to maintain optimal performance, minimize downtime, and safeguard critical research materials used across multiple laboratories. The selection of Zeiss is justified by its exclusive capability to deliver services fully compatible with the existing system’s infrastructure, where substituting another vendor would require complete reconfiguration, leading to unacceptable risks to sensitive research and extensive downtime. Zeiss has demonstrated proven reliability in supporting NIH operations with timely responses and consistent service quality. All work is performed under an ISO 9001:2015 accredited quality management system, guaranteeing standardized, documented procedures. Extensive market research confirmed no other source can meet the specialized technical, compatibility, and quality requirements, making this a sole source procurement under FAR 6.302-1. The contract is set for performance at the Bethesda facility with Roshonna Davis as the primary point of contact, and responses are due by July 20, 2026.
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Bethesda, MD, 20892, USASet-Aside
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Proposed Contractor: Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC
Description of Requirement: This maintenance contract covers the continued support, inspection, calibration, and servicing of the ZEISS LSM 980 / Axio Observer 7 microscope system to ensure reliable, safe, and high-quality operation for all research laboratories that depend on the instrument. The objective is to maintain optimal system performance, minimize downtime, and protect the long-term functionality of this shared imaging resource.
Justification for Sole Source:
Only One Source: Carl Zeiss Microscopy is the only known responsible source capable of providing the required services that meet NIAMS technical, compatibility, and continuity requirements in accordance with FAR 6.302-1.
System Compatibility: Carl Zeiss Microscopy services are fully integrated with NIAMS’ to maintain this microscope at no additional cost to the Government management infrastructure. Substituting another vendor would necessitate complete replacement of equipment/service interfaces, causing significant downtime, retraining, and unacceptable risk to sensitive research materials.
Proven Performance: Carl Zeiss Microscopy has reliably supported NIAMS operations, demonstrating consistent, timely maintenance and repair performance that protects reagents and research samples.
Quality Management: Carl Zeiss Microscopy performs services under an ISO 9001:2015 accredited Quality Management System, ensuring standardized procedures and documented quality controls.
Market Research: NIAMS conducted market inquiries and determined no other source has been identified that can meet the specialized compatibility, performance, and quality requirements described above.
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