J066-- Leica Cerebro Services

The contract awarded under solicitation number 36C25726Q0566 and identified by award number 36C25726C0066 is a sole-source, firm fixed price agreement for full service and preventative maintenance of Leica Cerebro instrumentation at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System in San Antonio, Texas. The contract is structured with a base year and four optional years, with a potential total value of up to $917,163.60 based on the recurring base award of $183,432.72, though only the base year amount is confirmed in the award notice. Performance is limited to the Histology Laboratory Section at the facility, with all services, including labor, travel, shipping, and parts, fully covered under the fixed price. Only Leica Biosystems or its authorized representatives may perform the work due to exclusive access to proprietary diagnostic and calibration software, factory-certified training, and OEM parts, making competition infeasible under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The agreement mandates same-day response if both instruments are inoperative, emergency repairs completed within 24 hours, one annual preventative maintenance visit, and 24/7 technical support via a dedicated hotline, with all service limited to regular business hours Monday through Friday. Contract performance must strictly comply with AABB and CAP accreditation standards, VHA Directive 1106, and FDA requirements, with adherence to OEM specifications being non-negotiable to preserve instrument warranties and prevent cybersecurity risks from unauthorized software access. The contractor is required to submit documentation proving current Leica factory certification, authorized access to proprietary tools, and a formal letter on company letterhead attesting to these capabilities prior to award. The contracting officer, Ognian D. Ivanov, located at the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 in San Antonio, Texas, is the sole point of contact, with no designated contract technical representative listed. The contract is not subject to competitive procedures, small business set-asides, or socioeconomic preferences, and no MIL-STD packaging, preservation, or marking standards apply as this is a service contract. Submissions were required electronically by May 25, 2026, and the awardee, Leica Microsystems Inc., must be registered in SAM.gov. Invoicing and payment specifics are not detailed, but the contracting office address and awardee details are provided. Compliance