NOI: Service Agreement for Zeiss LSM 780
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) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a non-competitive, firm-fixed-price purchase order for Full Service and Maintenance of Zeiss LSM 7 Series confocal microscopes. The NIH intends to award this contract to Precision Optics, LLC, as they are identified as the sole provider for this proprietary equipment. Interested parties may submit capability statements or quotations by May 28, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires comprehensive repair service and maintenance for Government-owned Zeiss LSM780 confocal microscopes (Serial Number: 2504000555). Key requirements include:
- Service performed by factory-trained personnel.
- Includes preventative maintenance and on-demand repair services for parts and software.
- Contractor must be an authorized Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) service provider.
- A factory-certified service engineer should reside within 30 minutes of NIEHS and attempt repairs within 1 business day.
- Minimum of one (1) preventive maintenance visit per year.
- Software updates at no cost.
- Contractor to furnish all necessary services, parts, labor, software upgrades, travel, and qualified technical personnel.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: 12-month base period, from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027.
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is NOT set aside for small businesses.
- NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (Size Standard: $34 M).
- Responses Due: May 28, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST.
- Published Date: May 18, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to provide the required services. A determination not to compete will be made based on responses received. Submissions should include:
- Unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs.
- Delivery period after contract award.
- Prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point.
- Unique Entity ID (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and certification of business size.
- All offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov. Responses must be submitted electronically to Francisca Wagstaff (wagstaff@nih.gov) or Brian Lind (brian.lind@nih.gov).
Additional Notes
The government intends to award to Precision Optics, LLC, citing their status as the sole provider of maintenance for this proprietary equipment. The acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 12.603 and 41 U.S.C. 1901, FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii). The destination for delivery is NIH / NIEHS, Research Triangle Park, NC.