NOI - Maintenance Contract for Zeiss Crossbeam 540
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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 Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a non-competitive, firm-fixed-price purchase order. The intent is to award a one-year maintenance and service agreement to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC for the NHLBI EM Core's Zeiss Crossbeam 540 FIB-SEM instrument (Serial No. 4774). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, and the award is justified due to Zeiss being the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole source with proprietary knowledge and factory-trained engineers. Responses from responsible sources are due by June 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contract covers a one-year maintenance and service agreement, including:
- One scheduled on-site preventive maintenance (PM) visit.
- Unscheduled on-site corrective repair services, including parts and labor.
- Remote diagnostic and telephone support.
- Software installation services for manufacturer-released updates.
- Coverage for the base microscope system, FIB column, Gas Injection System, Charge Compensator, and instrument control workstation.
- All work must be performed by factory-trained, authorized service technicians.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: Approximately June 12, 2026, to June 11, 2027
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Small Business Size Standard: $34.0 million
- Set-Aside: Not set aside for small business
Submission & Evaluation
While non-competitive, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. Submissions must include unit price, list price, shipping/handling, delivery/start-of-service timeframe, prompt payment terms, product/catalog numbers, and service description. Offerors claiming to be the manufacturer or authorized service provider must provide specific documentation. Required submissions include UEI, TIN, business size certification, and active SAM registration. Evaluation factors may include past performance, technical capability, and warranty.
Additional Notes
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation (Solicitation Number: 75N98026Q00527); no separate written solicitation will be issued. FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference. Invoices must be uploaded to IPP (https://www.ipp.gov).
Submission Email: nicholas.capobianco@nih.gov