NIH sole-source service agreement for Nikon TiE2 confocal microscope.
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a sole-source service agreement for a Nikon TiE2 confocal microscope. The contract covers preventative maintenance, repairs, and technical support for the existing Nikon instrument. Only Nikon or its authorized distributors can service this equipment due to proprietary technology. The period of performance is one base year plus four option years. This is a small business set-aside.