NOI- Service Agreement on ZEISS LSM 880 and Axio
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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 combined synopsis/solicitation to acquire a Service Agreement for ZEISS LSM 880 and Axio Observer 7 microscopes. NIH intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price contract to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC. This agreement is crucial for supporting NIDA/IRP Confocal and Electron Microscopy Core labs. Responses are due June 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires a service agreement for ZEISS LSM 880 and Axio Observer 7 microscopes, which are vital for NIDA IRP labs to collect images for addiction and disease research. Key requirements include:
- One (1) preventative maintenance inspection annually.
- All labor and travel for PM inspections and emergency service.
- Coverage for all replacement parts.
- Scheduled and emergency service (Mon-Fri, 8 AM - 5 PM).
- Factory-trained Customer Support Engineers.
- Minor software version updates.
- Contractor access to proprietary parts and test instrumentation.
- Use of OEM factory-trained, authorized technicians and certified parts.
- Written progress reports.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: January 17, 2026, to January 16, 2027
- Authority: FAR 12.603, 41 U.S.C. 1901, and FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii)
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Small Business Size Standard: Other Than Small Business)
- Set-Aside: Not set aside for small business.
- Response Due: June 7, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
- Published Date: June 2, 2026
Submission Details
While NIH intends a non-competitive award to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC, interested parties may submit proposals. Required information includes:
- Unit price, list price, shipping/handling, delivery timeframe, and terms.
- Prompt payment discount terms and F.O.B. point.
- Product/catalog numbers and descriptions.
- UEI, TIN, and business size certification.
- Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Submissions should be sent electronically to johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov.
Additional Notes
The service ensures continued support for intramural research experiments and protects the government's investment. Delivery location is NIH/NIDA, 251 Bayview Blvd STE 200, BRC Bldg. RM 05A505, Baltimore MD 21224. Applicable FAR clauses include 52.204-13, 52.204-18, 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 52.217-8, and 52.252-2.