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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is 75N98026Q00305 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 811210 and the business size standard is $34m. However, this solicitation is not set aside for small business. This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. The National Eye Institute (NEI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to contract on a sole source basis with Carl Zeiss Microscope, LLC, One North Broadway, White Plains, NY 10601 to procure a Fixed Priced One-Year Maintenance Agreement for the following equipment: Zeiss EVO MA (Product ID 000000-2024-654, Serial# 33.34) Zeiss LSM 880 (Serial# 2802000296) Zeiss LSM 980/Axio Observer 7 (Serial# 2871000139) Zeiss Axio Scan.Z1 (Serial# 4631000372) Zeiss LSM 800/Axio Observer 7 (Serial# 2633000428) Zeiss LSM980 (Serial# 2871001229) Zeiss Axioscan 7 (Serial# 4661000265) The NEI currently operates 7 very complex and top-of-the-line instruments manufactured by Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC (White Plains, NY). These instruments are critical to NEI research efforts and require Premium service coverage to ensure continuous system functionality without interruptions or lengthy repair delays. To ensure that these systems receive proper preventative maintenance and upgrades to operating software as described in the terms below and prompt and expert repair when they malfunction, qualified technicians with the knowledge of all proprietary technology from Zeiss are required. The Contractor shall provide the following service: One (1) preventative maintenance inspection per agreement year. This includes all labor and travel associated with conducting this PM inspection visit. All labor and travel related charges associated with any service visit in addition to the PM visit as may be required during the contract year, is included. All covered replacement parts. 10% Discount on Consumable Purchases. 10% Discount on Instrument Upgrades. Software version upgrades when available for LSM, EM and XRM service agreements (excludes platform upgrades). Scheduled and emergency service performed between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday excluding Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC holidays. Factory trained Customer Support Engineers. Software Version Updates for (Protect Premium LSM, EM and X-Ray Service Agreements only). Software version upgrades are available on an “as-issued” basis and will be offered upon request. Software Version upgrades …

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