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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Agriculture was posted on June 9, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Preventative Maintenance _Leica Biosystems

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The USDA FSIS plans to award a sole-source Firm Fixed Price purchase order to Leica Biosystems for comprehensive maintenance services on four legacy pathology instruments at the Eastern Lab, including two Leica RM2235 Manual Microtomes, a Leica HistoCore Biocut Manual Microtome, and a Leica IP Slide Printer. The contract requires annual preventative maintenance visits and unlimited on-site corrective repairs with a 48-hour response time, covering all labor, tools, and parts, subject to availability. Special attention is given to the RM2235 models, which may have reached end-of-life status, and vendors must explicitly confirm whether OEM parts are still available or if certified alternative sources exist. The agreement is structured as a base year with four option years, contingent upon continued parts availability throughout the contract term. Vendors must submit a capability statement by June 15, 2026, addressing OEM authorization, technical proficiency with the listed serial numbers, lifecycle and parts availability for the older equipment, and past performance with similar federal or commercial clients. Third-party providers must present a formal Letter of Authorization from Leica Biosystems. All submissions must include company details, UEI, SAM registration, and socioeconomic status. Services must comply with Section 508 standards for digital interfaces unless a waiver is formally requested. Although the solicitation is not a competitive request, responsible sources are invited to respond, and the final decision to proceed without competition rests solely with the Contracting Officer. All correspondence must be directed to Angela Carey at the provided email address.

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USDA FSIS sole-source contract to Leica Biosystems for maintenance of four Leica pathology instruments.

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Department Of AgricultureView Agency

NAICS

811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and MaintenanceView NAICS

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USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture
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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 Angela.Carey@usda.gov 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 VERIFICATION


  • Non-OEM Requirement: If the respondent is a third-party vendor, they must provide a Letter of Authorization (LOA) or similar documentation from Leica Biosystems/Microsystems certifying them as an authorized service provider.

RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS


Interested parties should submit a capability statement (not to exceed 5 pages) to Angela.carey@usda.gov by 6/15/2026 12pm EST. Submissions must include:


  1. Company Information: Name, Unique Entity ID (UEI), System for Award Management (SAM) registration status, and socioeconomic status (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB).
  2. Technical Capability: Confirmation of ability to service the specific models and serial numbers listed.
  3. Lifecycle Statement: A clear assessment of parts availability for the legacy RM2235 models.
  4. Past Performance: Brief descriptions of similar maintenance contracts with federal or commercial labs.

Disclaimer: This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which will be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement on a full and open competitive basis is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

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