Preventive Maintenance and Repair Service Agreement for Zeiss Merlin FEG SEM and Gatan 3View Instruments

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is seeking market research for a preventive maintenance and repair service agreement for two Zeiss Merlin Field Emission Gun Scanning Electron Microscopes and one Gatan 3View serial block face sectioning device.

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General
Open (active)
NCTR-2026-134796
Jun 22, 2026 06:00 PM
Jun 12, 2026 04:08 PM
1 year base + 3 × 1 year options
Sources Sought
Federal
Contact
Nick Sartain
nick.sartain@fda.hhs.gov
+13017961988
Submission Instructions
Email
Description

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting market research to identify potential contractors for a preventive maintenance and repair service agreement for specialized scientific equipment at the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR). The requirement includes service for two Zeiss Merlin Field Emission Gun Scanning Electron Microscopes (FEG SEMs) and one Gatan 3View serial block face sectioning device, which is paired with one of the SEMs. The goal is to ensure the operational reliability of these instruments for ongoing research. The service agreement will cover comprehensive, all-inclusive preventive maintenance and repair services. Key requirements include timely on-site corrective/remedial repair visits within 3-5 business days, repairs completed within 30 calendar days (with potential extensions), and all maintenance performed by formally trained and OEM-certified technicians using OEM parts. The contract will also include one Field Emission Gun (FEG) tip change-out per SEM per contract year, access to a manufacturer's technical call center, and unlimited software/firmware updates. Specifics vary slightly between the two SEMs and the Gatan 3View, particularly regarding repair timelines and parts coverage in later option years. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

Classification Codes
NAICS811210Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
PSCJ066Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
Smart Codes
preventive maintenancescanning electron microscope repairgatan 3view service
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Jun 12, 2026 12:00 PM-Published Date
Jun 22, 2026 12:00 PM-Response Date
Jul 07, 2026 12:00 PM-Inactive Date
Requirements
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 3 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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