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Preventative Maintenance & Calibration Services for High-End Microscopes

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Response Deadline08/12/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract secures annual on-site preventative maintenance and calibration services for the Leica Biosystems Microscope DMi8, ensuring consistent operational excellence and adherence to both manufacturer specifications and Veterans Affairs standards. The work is required to be performed at the Waco location with a ZIP code of 76711, and it focuses on maintaining the precision and reliability of the microscope to support critical healthcare and research functions within the VA system. Service delivery must comply with established protocols to minimize downtime and maximize instrument longevity and accuracy. This is a subcontract under the NAICS code 811211, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17. The solicitation was posted on August 4, 2026, with a response deadline of August 12, 2026, indicating a narrow window for qualified vendors to submit proposals. While no set-aside designation is specified, the contract requires specialized technical expertise in high-end microscopy systems, and performance is tied to strict compliance and consistent service intervals to meet the VA’s operational and regulatory expectations.

General Info

Annual on-site maintenance and calibration of Leica DMi8 microscope at Waco VA facility under strict compliance standards.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)View Agency

NAICS

811211 - Consumer Electronics Repair and MaintenanceView NAICS

Place of Performance

Waco, TX, 76711, USA

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PostedAug 4

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Response DeadlineAug 12

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08/12/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

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Annual on-site preventative maintenance and calibration of the Leica Biosystems Microscope DMi8 to ensure optimal performance and compliance with manufacturer and VA standards.

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