NOI: Service Agreement for Zeiss LSM 780

The National Institutes of Health, through its Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations, has issued a sole-source Request for Quotation to secure comprehensive service and maintenance for Government-owned Zeiss LSM 7 Series confocal microscopes, specifically including the Zeiss LSM780 with serial number 2504000555, located at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The contract is awarded under FAR 6.302-3 due to the proprietary nature of the equipment, with Precision Optics, LLC identified as the only source capable of providing OEM-level service using factory-trained engineers, genuine parts, and manufacturer-approved protocols. The performance period runs from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, and requires the contractor to maintain a certified service engineer within 30 minutes of the NIEHS facility to ensure repair initiation within one business day of service notification. Annual preventive maintenance, software updates, calibration, and all necessary repairs must be performed at no additional cost to the government, using only Zeiss-recommended procedures and components. The contract is firm fixed-price with no pricing details disclosed in the solicitation, and award will be made without competition based on the unique technical constraints of the equipment. All services must adhere to industry standards for precision optical equipment and manufacturer specifications, with the contractor responsible for all personnel, tools, travel, and materials required to maintain operational reliability. The place of performance is the Fluorescence Microscopy and Imaging Center at NIEHS, while administrative oversight and quotation submission occur through the NIH Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations in Bethesda, Maryland. Offerors must have a current SAM registration, provide a Unique Entity ID and Taxpayer Identification Number, and submit quotations electronically by May 28, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST to designated NIH contacts. No set-aside provisions apply, and the NAICS code 811210 governs this procurement with a size standard of $34 million in annual receipts. While no formal evaluation factors, weights, or contract clauses are detailed in the available documentation, the contractor is implicitly expected to meet all technical obligations outlined in the statement of work without deviation. Payment, invoicing, and accounting details are not specified, but the contracting officer and program specialist serve as the primary points of contact for administration and performance coordination.