Summary
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), on behalf of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Intramural Research Program in Baltimore, MD, issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 75N98026Q00745 / PCA-NIDA-07985) to procure commercial services for preventive maintenance, repair, technical support, and software updates for a Miltenyi Biotec UltraMicroscope Blaze. The notice indicates a non-competitive, firm-fixed-price acquisition (sole-source to Miltenyi Biotec) for a one-year service agreement valued at $36,000 covering the period July 20, 2026–July 19, 2027. Required services include one annual preventive maintenance visit (inspection and replacement of wear parts), technical support during business hours, on-site repair response within two business days, and standard software updates.