Sole source maintenance for Leica SP8 L microscope at NIH.
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a sole source annual service and maintenance agreement for a Leica SP8 L confocal microscope. The contract covers full service, including preventive maintenance, repairs, and technical support. Only Leica Microsystems, Inc. can provide the required proprietary service. The period of performance is one year with four one-year options. This is a simplified acquisition with a value likely under $250,000.