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The AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE has issued a Tender notice for the procurement of a Preventative Maintenance Leica Instruments in the USA. This Tender notice was published on 09 May 2026 and is scheduled to close on 15 May 2026, with an estimated Tender value of Refer Document. Interested bidders can access detailed Tender information, eligibility criteria, and complete bidding documents by referencing TOT Ref No. 140965637, while the tender notice number is FSIS_1169766 and Registering on the platform.
Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Preventative Maintenance Leica Instruments
Deadline: 15 May 2026
Posting Date: 09 May 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 140965637
Document Ref. No.: FSIS_1169766
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Agency: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Eastern Lab
Location of Performance: 950 College Station Road, Athens, GA 30605
1. INTRODUCTION
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (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.
2. DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT
The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, and parts (subject to availability) for preventative maintenance (PM) and corrective repairs on the following:
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
3. LIFECYCLE & PARTS AVAILABILITY NOTICE
The Government acknowledges that certain instruments (specifically the RM2235) 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.
4. 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.
Compliance: Services must be Section 508 compliant regarding electronic reporting or interfaces unless a waiver is requested.
Response Time: 48-hour on-site response
5. 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.
6. OEM AUTHORIZATION & THIRD-PARTY VERIFICATION
OEM Requirement: If the respondent is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (Leica), please provide a formal statement confirming if there are any 3rd party authorized dealers, servi...
Notice ID: fsis_1169766
Department/Ind. Agency: agriculture, department of
Sub-tier: food safety and inspection service
Office: usda, fsis, oas pcmb
Product Service Code: j066 - maint/repair/rebuild of equipment- instruments and laboratory equipment
NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: may 30, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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