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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 SAM #8697
SOLICITATION NOTICE

J -- Service Maintenance Agreement for Nikon AX-SHR Confocal Microscope

Notice Date

9/16/2025 12:51:28 PM
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

811210 —
 

Contracting Office

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NCATS Rockville MD 20850 USA
 

ZIP Code

20850
 

Solicitation Number

25-0004597
 

Response Due

9/22/2025 11:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

10/07/2025
 

Point of Contact

Brian Lind, Phone: 3015498939
 

E-Mail Address

brian.lind@nih.gov
(brian.lind@nih.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

NONE No Set aside used
 

Description

The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) focuses on getting more treatments to more patients more quickly. Several thousand genetic diseases affect humans, of which only about 500 have any treatment. NCATS is directly addressing this problem by discovering new technologies and other approaches that could greatly accelerate the process of developing and deploying solutions that can be used by all translational researchers. The goal of the contract is to ensure instrumentation remains operational and performs in accordance with its original equipment manufacturers� operational specifications. Contractor shall provide all labor, material, and equipment for a service agreement for the Nikon AX confocal microscope system. The Nikon AX microscope is a state-of-the-art imaging device used by NCATS scientists to observe fine details and structure within cells and tissues. The system includes advanced components such as high-performance lasers, detectors, scanners, and sophisticated software for image acquisition and analysis. Regular use of this microscope necessitates routing maintenance and occasional repairs to ensure optimal performance. Given the complexity of the system, maintaining its functionality is essential for the continuity and reliability of research activities at NCATS. Independently and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall furnish all the necessary services, qualified personnel, material, equipment, and facilities, not otherwise provided by the Government as needed to perform services and preventative maintenance for the Nikon AX-SHR confocal microscope system. Components covered are: AX Scanner and Controller: S/N 521226 LUA-S4 Laser Fixture: S/N 53361 Detector Unit: S/N 600210 Ti2-E main body: s/N 550409 In additional to the coverage listed above (General Requirements), the Contractor shall: Provide a service agreement with 12 month period of performance Parts, labor and travel included at no additional cost to the Government Priority response time for service calls, ideally within 24-48 hours, to minimize downtime. Inclusion of genuine OEM replacement parts as needed for repairs. Detailed service reports for each maintenance and repair visit, including work performed, parts replaced, and system performance verification. The base period of performance shall be for a period of twelve (12) months upon award.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d0ff182d5cec4f3eaa1759a4d7d5541c/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Rockville, MD 20850, USA

Zip Code: 20850

Country: USA
 

Record

SN07592365-F 20250918/250916230041 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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