NIH seeks Avantik equipment service/maintenance agreement in Durham, NC.
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks a service/maintenance agreement for Avantik brand tissue processors, microtomes, embedding centers, and cryostats located in Durham, NC. The contractor must provide all labor, parts, and travel to perform preventive maintenance and repairs. The agreement includes unlimited emergency service calls, priority response, and coverage of all parts and labor. Only authorized Avantik service providers are eligible. The base period is one year with four one-year options. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services under NAICS 811310.