The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), is seeking qualified businesses to provide a Protect Premium Service Agreement for ZEISS LSM 880 and Axio Observer 7 Microscopes. The procurement aims to secure preventative maintenance and on-demand repair services, which include software updates, annual inspections, technical telephone consulting, and unlimited on-site visits, all performed by OEM factory-trained technicians using proprietary parts. This service is critical for the NIDA IRP Confocal and Electron Microscopy Core (CEMC) to ensure the optimal functioning of their microscopy equipment used in research related to substance use disorders. Interested parties must submit their capability statements electronically by January 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EST, and can contact Andrew Varley at andrew.varley@nih.gov or Joshua T. Lazarus at Josh.Lazarus@nih.gov for further information.

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The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice (75N95026Q00003) to identify qualified businesses for a Protect Premium Service Agreement on ZEISS LSM 880 and Axio Observer 7 Microscopes. This is not a solicitation for proposals but aims to gather information on capable sources, especially small businesses, under NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance). The NIDA IRP Confocal and Electron Microscopy Core (CEMC) requires preventative maintenance and on-demand repair services, including software updates, annual inspections, technical telephone consulting, and unlimited on-site visits for their microscopes. Contractors must provide OEM factory-trained technicians, proprietary parts, and written progress reports. Interested companies should submit capability statements electronically by January 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EST, outlining their ability to meet project requirements, staff expertise, prior experience, and business details.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse – Drug Design and Synthesis Section (DDSS) is seeking Capability  
Statements from Business organizations under the North American Industry Classification System  
(NAICS) code 811210, that can provide NIDA with a flash chromatography system with integrated  
ELSD for the real time analysis of compounds designed and synthesized for the study and treatment of  
substance use disorders.

This is a Sources Sought Notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or  
quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and  
capability of qualified business sources; (2) the availability of capable Small Businesses; HUBZone Small  
Businesses; Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses; 8(a) Small Businesses; Veteran-Owned  
Small Businesses; Woman-Owned Small Businesses; or Small Disadvantaged Businesses; and (3) their  
size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the  
proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in  
determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The established  
NAICS code is 811210, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The U.S. Small Business  
Administration establishes a size standard for 811210 as $30,000,000 in revenue or less.

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