Summary
The National Institute on Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), part of the National Institutes of Health, is seeking a service contract for maintenance and support of a Zeiss SIGMA-VP scanning electron microscope equipped with variable pressure and 3View capabilities. This instrument is used by researchers across NIH to study the three-dimensional structure of cells and tissues, including endocrine, neuronal, and cochlear tissues, making the contract essential to ongoing biomedical imaging research. The selected provider must have experience with Zeiss equipment and be capable of providing on-site support, routine maintenance, repairs, parts, and usage assistance, with the contract covering a base period plus three option years and an estimated budget between $100,000 and $1,500,000.