Maintenance services for a government owned Leica confocal/multiphoton microscope system
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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 Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI) is seeking maintenance services for a government-owned Leica confocal/multiphoton microscope system (SP8 Liachroic IR, SN-8110002579). This is a Presolicitation for a severable firm fixed-price purchase order to ensure continuous operation of the Intravital Microscope Core (IVM) at NCI. Responses are due May 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, material, and equipment for both preventive and emergency maintenance of the specified Leica microscope system. This system is critical for research visualizing cellular processes in live animals under physiological and pathological conditions. Services must be performed on-site at NIH, NCI, Bethesda, MD, adhering to manufacturer's standard commercial maintenance practices.
Key Requirements:
- Preventive Maintenance: One planned session per performance period, including cleaning, calibration, adjusting, inspection, and testing.
- Emergency Service: Unlimited on-site repair visits during normal working hours (M-F, 8 am-5 pm EST), with response targets of two business days (telephone/email) and five business days (on-site).
- Replacement Parts: All required parts (new or refurbished) to be furnished at no additional cost (excluding consumables), with delivery within twenty-four business hours.
- Software Support: Provision of software service, updates, and technical support (24/7 for troubleshooting, M-F 8 am-5 pm for application support).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for a Severable Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Duration: One base period (June 26, 2026 - June 25, 2027) and four (4) additional twelve-month option periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: May 28, 2026, 1:00 PM Z
- Published: May 18, 2026, 7:35 PM Z
- Place of Performance: NIH, NCI, 37 Convent Dr, Bldg 37, Room B114C, Bethesda, MD 20892.
Additional Notes
This opportunity is classified under Product Service Code J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment). Invoices must comply with FAR 52.232-25 and NIH requirements for electronic submission. Personnel must be technically qualified and factory-trained.