Preventive Maintenance for Electron Detector System

The contract seeks a subcontractor to provide on-site preventive maintenance services for the Gatan Alpine Direct Electron Detector integrated with the Talos Arctica Cryo-EM system located in Durham, North Carolina, with a ZIP code of 27709. The scope of work includes routine calibration, software updates, performance verification, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal operational integrity and imaging accuracy of the detector system. All maintenance activities must be performed in person at the designated facility, requiring technical expertise in cryo-electron microscopy instrumentation and direct electron detection technology. The contract is classified under NAICS code 811211, indicating it pertains to electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance services. It was posted on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026, and is issued by the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services. This is a subcontract arrangement with no set-aside designation, and while no specific point of contact is listed, all proposals must be submitted before the deadline to be considered for award. The location of performance is fixed, and service providers must be prepared to travel to Durham for scheduled and emergency maintenance tasks as needed.