NOI for Laser Scanning Microscope (LSM) 880 Airyscan Confocal Microscope
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Acquisitions (OA) intends to award a single-source purchase order to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC for a Laser Scanning Microscope (LSM) 880 Airyscan Confocal Microscope Maintenance Contract. This action is being pursued under FAR Part 12 and FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), citing only one reasonably available source. The service is crucial for maintaining essential research equipment at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR).
Scope of Work
The contract covers Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) preventative maintenance and repair services for the Zeiss 880 confocal microscope with Airyscan superresolution module. This microscope is vital for high temporal and spatial resolution imaging of fluorescent samples used in NIDCR's research, which spans areas like Craniofacial Developmental, Cell and Matrix Biology, Immunology, and Skeletal Biology. The maintenance ensures the microscope operates at its specified limits, minimizes downtime, and prevents substantial repair costs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Intended Awardee: Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC
- Period of Performance: 12 months after award (as per document summary)
- Set-Aside: None (single-source intent)
- Product Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD
- Expression of Interest Deadline: April 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- Published: April 23, 2026
Submission & Eligibility
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations. However, eligible responsible sources may submit a capability statement for consideration. The Government reserves the right to not compete this requirement based on responses. Offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov. Submissions must be in writing via email.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Elaine Estrella (elaine.estrella@nih.gov)
- Secondary Contact: Brian Lind (brian.lind@nih.gov)