The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), is seeking a contractor to provide maintenance and repair services for a Leica Stellaris5 STED super-resolution microscope. This microscope is situated in the CCR Microscopy Core and is pivotal for fixed and live cell confocal and super-resolution imaging of cancer cells and tissues in three dimensions, supporting advanced cancer research efforts.

The selected contractor will be responsible for supplying all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to ensure the ongoing functionality of the Leica Stellaris5 STED microscope in building 37, Room B114. Maintenance and repair services are to be conducted on-site, adhering to the manufacturer's standard commercial maintenance protocols. If required, and at the vendor’s discretion, the instrument may be serviced at a depot location if on-site repairs are not feasible.

This service supports the critical imaging needs of NCI researchers, facilitating live cell and organoid imaging for cancer research applications.