Premium Care Contract for SP8 Liachroic HyD
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) intends to award a sole-source contract to Leica Microsystems Inc. for a Premium Care Service Plan for their SP8 Liachroic HyD Leica Confocal microscope. This notice is an intent to award, but the Government will consider responses from other interested parties. Responses are due by June 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a comprehensive service contract covering a Leica Confocal microscope (serial number 8110002658). The Premium Care Service Plan includes:
- Unlimited service visits by Leica-trained engineers.
- Unlimited replacement service parts (excluding consumables and 3rd party parts).
- Annual on-site Planned Maintenance.
- Unlimited access to expert Applications and Technology Support Center (M-F 8am-5pm).
- Biosafety Level 2 included Software Updates.
- A 10% discount on non-contract related services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Service Contract (FAR Part 12 Commercial Items)
- Duration: One base year + four option years (5-year period)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- NAICS: 334516 (Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: L066 (Technical Representation Services: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, 03:59 AM UTC
- Published: June 11, 2026
Justification
A Justification and Approval (J&A) form supports the sole-source procurement, citing 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. The justification states that the Leica Confocal microscope requires proprietary parts and specialized knowledge for servicing, making Leica Microsystems Inc. the only qualified provider. Third-party providers could face delays and potential warranty issues. Market research was limited to the OEM due to proprietary technology.
Action for Interested Parties
While this is an intent to award sole source, the Government will consider all responses from interested parties. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number to be eligible for award.