The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Leica Microsystems Inc. for a 12-month renewal Support Plan for a Stellaris 8 Confocal Microscope (S/N 8300000444), with two optional one-year extensions. The procurement aims to secure a comprehensive maintenance agreement that includes unlimited service visits by trained engineers, OEM replacement parts, annual planned maintenance, and access to expert support, ensuring the microscope operates at optimal performance levels. This equipment is crucial for research and diagnostics in the field of allergy and infectious diseases, highlighting the importance of maintaining its functionality. Interested vendors must submit capability statements by 10:00 AM EST on December 30, 2024, through the NIAID electronic Simplified Acquisition Submission System (eSASS), with all required documentation to be included for consideration.