Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Notice of Intent to Sole Source Preventative Maintenance Leica Biosystems
Deadline: 15 Jun 2026
Posting Date: 11 Jun 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 143049367
Document Ref. No.: FSIS_1169766
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Tender Details
The USDA FSIS intends to issue a sole-source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order to Leica Biosystems for maintenance services on specific pathology equipment. Interested vendors must submit capability statements to [email protected] by 6/15/2026 at 12pm EST addressing OEM authorization, technical capability, and parts availability for legacy equipment.
INTRODUCTION
The FSIS Eastern Lab is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing a full-service maintenance agreement for four (4) Leica instruments used daily by the Pathology Branch for diagnostic histopathology methods.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT
The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, and parts (subject to availability) for preventative maintenance (PM) and corrective repairs on the following equipment:
Leica HistoCore Biocut Manual Microtome | SN: 1425
Leica IP Slide Printer | SN: 71161
Leica RM2235 Manual Microtome | SN: 12199
Leica RM2235 Manual Microtome | SN: 12221
LIFECYCLE & PARTS AVAILABILITY NOTICE
The Government acknowledges that certain instruments (specifically the RM2235 models) may have reached their full lifecycle. Respondents must explicitly state if Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts are no longer available for these models or if they have alternative sources for certified parts.
SCOPE OF WORK
Annual Preventative Maintenance: At least one (1) scheduled PM visit per year per instrument.
Corrective Repairs: Unlimited on-site repairs, including travel, labor, and parts.
Response Time: 48-hour on-site response.
Compliance: Services must be Section 508 compliant regarding electronic reporting or interfaces unless a waiver is requested.
INTENT TO AWARD
The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order, consisting of a base year plus four (4) option years, provided that parts remain readily available for the duration of the contract.
OEM AUTHORIZATION & THIRD-PARTY V...
Notice ID: fsis_1169766
Department/Ind. Agency: agriculture, department of
Product Service Code: j066 - maint/repair/rebuild of equipment- instruments and laboratory equipment
NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Inactive Dates: jun 16, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
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