Preventative Maintenance Service Contract for the Scan Module LSM 880 Microscope

The National Institutes of Health intends to award a sole-source preventative maintenance service contract to Carl Zeiss Microscopy for the Scan Module LSM 880 Microscope, serial number 2802000272, an existing government-owned instrument originally manufactured by the same vendor. The contract requires that all maintenance be performed by OEM-certified factory-trained technicians using only OEM-authorized parts, ensuring the highest level of technical compatibility and performance integrity. Due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and the specialized expertise required, Carl Zeiss Microscopy is the only vendor capable of meeting these specifications, justifying the sole-source procurement approach. The solicitation, identified by number 75N98026Q00966, was posted on August 6, 2026, with responses due by August 21, 2026, and the service contract is expected to be awarded around September 15, 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 811210 for scientific and technical services and will be managed by the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services. Performance is scheduled to occur in Baltimore, Maryland, while the contracting office is located in Bethesda, Maryland. Polina Klimenkova is the point of contact for inquiries, and all necessary details are available through the provided SAM.gov link.