# Service Agreement for NICHD Nikon AXR Confocal Microscope Equipment

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/75n94026q00023

- Solicitation number: 75N94026Q00023
- Notice type: Presolicitation
- Status: Awarded to Nikon Instruments Inc.
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Agency: National Institutes of Health
- Contracting office: National Institutes of Health Nichd (75N940)
- NAICS: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Product or service code: J066 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
- Place of performance: Bethesda, Maryland
- County: Montgomery County (FIPS 24031). https://abierto.us/counties/montgomery-county-md-24031
- City: Bethesda. https://abierto.us/cities/bethesda-md-2407125
- First posted: December 23, 2025
- Last posted: December 23, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d395cab3398a46edbd8ff1ebc083e7cf/view

## Description

The NIH/NICHD intends to restrict competition in accordance with RFO FAR 12.102(a) and solicit directly from NIKON INSTRUMENTS INC.in accordance with RFO FAR 12.201-1(c)(2) for a 12-month service agreement to support the NICHD division-owned Nikon AXR Confocal Microscope S/N 533005, including LUNF-XL Laser Unit S/N 20000393, and DUX-VB4 Detector Unit S/N 600350, located in Building 6B, Room 310. We need a service contract that provides essential annual preventive maintenance as well as on-site repairs and laser alignments, including genuine replacement parts, labor, and software updates, to minimize downtime and ensure continued reliable operation.

This Presolicitation notice is NOT a Request for Quotation (RFQ)/Solicitation, however all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency. Responses shall be submitted electronically to Jacob Balenson via email to Jacob.balenson@nih.gov no later than 1700 (Eastern Time), 1/6/2026. Emails must reference Presolicitation Number 75N94026Q00023 in the subject line.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Nikon Instruments Inc. (UEI SP3XF3BGBSB3)
- Contract: 75N94026P00131, purchase order
- Obligated: $25,000.00
- Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 75N94026Q00023 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 75N940 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_75N94026P00131_7529_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- December 23, 2025: Presolicitation, due January 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Notice d395cab3398a46edbd8ff1ebc083e7cf. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d395cab3398a46edbd8ff1ebc083e7cf/view

## Points of contact

- BALENSON, JACOB M, jacob.balenson@nih.gov, 3018278302

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