# Maintenance Service Contract for Zeiss LSM 980 /Axio Observer 7 microscope

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- Solicitation number: 75N98026Q00749
- Notice type: Presolicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was July 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Agency: National Institutes of Health
- Contracting office: National Institutes of Health Olao (75N980)
- 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
- First posted: July 10, 2026
- Last posted: July 10, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ad44022e8f3f4b4d91afa3bb3903979e/view

## Description

**Proposed Contractor:**

**Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC Description of Requirement:** This maintenance contract covers the continued support, inspection, calibration, and servicing of the ZEISS LSM 980 / Axio Observer 7 microscope system to ensure reliable, safe, and high-quality operation for all research laboratories that depend on the instrument. The objective is to maintain optimal system performance, minimize downtime, and protect the long-term functionality of this shared imaging resource.

**Justification for Sole Source:**

**Only One Source:** Carl Zeiss Microscopy is the only known responsible source capable of providing the required services that meet NIAMS technical, compatibility, and continuity requirements in accordance with FAR 6.302-1.

**System Compatibility:** Carl Zeiss Microscopy services are fully integrated with NIAMS’ to maintain this microscope at no additional cost to the Government management infrastructure. Substituting another vendor would necessitate complete replacement of equipment/service interfaces, causing significant downtime, retraining, and unacceptable risk to sensitive research materials.

**Proven Performance:** Carl Zeiss Microscopy has reliably supported NIAMS operations, demonstrating consistent, timely maintenance and repair performance that protects reagents and research samples.

**Quality Management:** Carl Zeiss Microscopy performs services under an ISO 9001:2015 accredited Quality Management System, ensuring standardized procedures and documented quality controls.

**Market Research:** NIAMS conducted market inquiries and determined no other source has been identified that can meet the specialized compatibility, performance, and quality requirements described above.

## Publications

- July 10, 2026: Presolicitation, due July 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. Notice ad44022e8f3f4b4d91afa3bb3903979e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ad44022e8f3f4b4d91afa3bb3903979e/view

## Points of contact

- Roshonna Davis, davisroshonna@mail.nih.gov

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