Annual Protect Premium Serice Agreement for Zeiss Axio Observer Live Cell Microscopy Systems
ID: N00173-25-Q-1301220591Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/415cf9dd59af40edb69836fc16dc4b47/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory, intends to award a sole source contract for the Annual Protect Premium Service Agreement for Zeiss Axio Observer Live Cell Microscopy Systems to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC. This procurement aims to secure comprehensive maintenance and support services, including annual preventative maintenance inspections, labor, travel, and additional service visits, ensuring the operational efficiency of high-value scientific equipment. The agreement also offers benefits such as a 10% discount on consumable purchases and instrument upgrades, with services available on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding holidays. Interested parties may contact Ashley Grimes at ashley.n.grimes6.civ@us.navy.mil or call 202-875-9579 for further information regarding this opportunity, which falls under NAICS code 334516 and is subject to Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ashley Grimes
    (202) 875-9579
    ashley.n.grimes6.civ@us.navy.mil
    Files
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    Schedule of Supplies.docx
    The document outlines a schedule of supplies for a Protect Premium Service Agreement pertaining to various scientific equipment maintenance and support. The agreement encompasses a preventative maintenance inspection annually, covering labor and travel for the inspection and any additional service visits throughout the contract. Included benefits are a 10% discount on consumable purchases and instrument upgrades, with service availability scheduled for weekdays between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, excluding holidays observed by Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC. The equipment covered includes several premium models of research microscopes, scanning stages, incubation systems, ZEISS computers, and Definite Focus devices, with each item listed as one piece (PC). This structured procurement approach is crucial for ensuring the operational efficiency and longevity of high-value scientific equipment. The document's context within government RFPs and grants indicates a strategic initiative to secure reliable service contracts essential for research continuity and advanced scientific endeavors.
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