NOI for Zeiss LSM 880 Maintenance Agreement
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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 Cancer Institute (NCI), Office of Acquisitions (OA), intends to award a sole source purchase order to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC for a maintenance service agreement for an existing Zeiss LSM880 Airyscan super-resolution microscope. This microscope is critical for cancer research conducted by hundreds of NCI researchers at the Centre of Cancer Research (CCR) Microscopy Core. While this is a sole source notice, eligible responsible sources may submit a capability statement. Submissions are due by February 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Purpose & Scope
The purpose of this acquisition is to secure a maintenance service agreement with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) vendor, Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC. This agreement will ensure the Zeiss LSM880 Airyscan microscope remains in optimal operating condition, providing "state-of-the-art" microscopic imaging for a wide range of cancer research projects. The services include any necessary repairs or calibration to maintain functionality.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Special Notice)
- Intended Awardee: Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC
- Period of Performance: 12 Months After Award
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance)
- Product Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20892, United States
Submission Requirements
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any eligible responsible source that believes it can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement.
- Submission Method: Via email only.
- Submission Deadline: February 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
- Contact: Ahmed Hassan (Ahmed.Hassan@HHS.gov) and Caran Fizer (Caran.Fizer@hhs.gov).
- Eligibility: All eligible offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov.
Agency & Contacts
- Department/Agency: Health And Human Services / National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Primary Contact: Ahmed Hassan (Ahmed.hassan@hhs.gov)
- Secondary Contact: Caran Fizer (Caran.fizer@hhs.gov)