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The deadline for this RFP is Jul 20, 2026. Make sure to submit your proposal before this date to be considered.

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What is National Institutes of Health OLAO looking for?

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations (OLAO) on behalf of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), has issued a sole-source presolicitation to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC for a maintenance service contract covering the ZEISS LSM 980 / Axio Observer 7 microscope system located in Bethesda, Maryland.  The contract covers continued support, inspection, calibration, and servicing of the advanced imaging instrument to ensure reliable operation for ongoing research.

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Maintenance Service Contract for Zeiss LSM 980 /Axio Observer 7 microscope

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