Maintenance Service Support for Leica Stellaris 8 FLIM Confocal Microscope in the NCI CCR Microscopy Core
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the NCI CCR Microscopy Core, is seeking maintenance and repair services for one Leica Stellaris 8 FLIM confocal microscope (S/N: 8300000688). This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order. Responses are due March 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the maintenance and repair of the specified Leica Stellaris 8 FLIM confocal microscope. Key services include:
- One (1) preventative maintenance inspection (PMI) annually.
- Unlimited on-site repairs, including replacement of all covered parts, components, or modules.
- Prioritized on-site response time for critical repairs.
- Unlimited access to Leica OneCall Technical Support Center during standard working hours, with a minimum 2-hour telephone call back.
- Firmware and software updates (excluding software upgrades and Windows upgrades).
- Services performed by technically qualified, factory-trained personnel using genuine Leica Microsystems parts.
- Thorough cleaning, calibration, adjustment, inspection, lubrication, and testing in accordance with manufacturer's procedures.
Performance Standards
Services must adhere to the manufacturer's standard commercial maintenance practices. Equipment will be operationally tested after PMI. Scheduled and emergency inspections are to occur Monday through Friday, 9 AM-5 PM, excluding contractor holidays.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: 12 months, from April 27, 2026, to April 26, 2027.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: March 18, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
- Published: March 11, 2026.
- Place of Performance: NIH, NCI, CCR, CCR Microscopy Core, Building 37, Room B114, Bethesda, MD 20892.
Personnel Requirements
Personnel must have a minimum of three (3) years of training and experience in servicing the applicable instrument. At least one backup Field Service Representative with equivalent expertise is required.
Contact Information
- Primary: Caran Fizer (caran.fizer@hhs.gov)
- Secondary: Ahmed Hassan (Ahmed.Hassan@hhs.gov)