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Solicitation for H&E slide stainer & coverslipper
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Solicitation 140D0426Q0862 is a firm-fixed-price request for quotes issued by the Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center on behalf of the NIH National Cancer Institute's Center for Cancer Research. The government seeks to procure a brand-name Leica Biosystems H&E slide stainer and coverslipper to replace unreliable equipment. The scope of work includes the delivery, installation, setup, and validation of the instruments at the Laboratory of Pathology in Bethesda, Maryland, in accordance with College of American Pathologists accreditation requirements. Additionally, the contractor must provide training for six histology technicians and one year of on-site maintenance, which includes a one-hour initial response and four-hour on-site response time for emergency services. The acquisition is restricted to Leica Biosystems brand items and approved resellers to ensure compatibility with existing equipment and continuity of care. Award will be made based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, with technical acceptability determined by the offeror's ability to provide the specific brand-name items requested. Quotes must be submitted via Microsoft Excel by September 8, 2026. The period of performance for the maintenance portion of the contract is scheduled from September 15, 2026, to September 14, 2027. Invoicing will be managed through the Invoice Processing Platform, with payments handled by the Interior Business Center.
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Contract Value
$141,836.86Place of Performance
VA, USASet-Aside
Awardee
LEICA MICROSYSTEMS INC.Award Issued Date
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Submission Closed
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