Service Contract for Leica SP8 WLL Confocal Scanning Microscope with Falcon Module at LCMB
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to award a sole source contract to Leica Microsystems for preventative service maintenance of a government-owned Leica SP8 WLL2 TAN Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope with Falcon at LCMB, Bethesda, MD. This is a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Order, not a request for quotations. Statements of capabilities from interested parties are due by February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services include annual preventative maintenance for the Leica confocal microscope. This encompasses:
- Thorough cleaning, calibration, adjusting, inspection, and testing.
- Operational testing after maintenance.
- Software service and updates, including proprietary software.
- Use of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts.
- Guaranteed on-site response.
- Technicians must be technically certified to work on Leica equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- NAICS: 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (Size Standard: $34M)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Period of Performance:
- Base Year: March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027
- Option Year 1: March 1, 2027 – February 28, 2028
- Option Year 2: March 1, 2028 – February 28, 2029
- Statement of Capabilities Due: February 25, 2026
- Published: February 19, 2026
Sole Source Justification
NCI intends to award to Leica Microsystems due to the proprietary nature of the Leica confocal microscope system and its associated software. The service requirements necessitate manufacturer certification, factory-trained technicians certified specifically by Leica, and access to proprietary software updates exclusively available through Leica or its authorized representatives. Only the OEM and its certified partners possess the required technical expertise, proprietary tools, and authorized software access.
Challenge & Response
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement may submit a written statement of capabilities by the due date. The statement must demonstrate the ability to provide:
- Manufacturer certification to service the Leica confocal microscope.
- Leica-certified technicians.
- A service plan including proprietary software updates.
- Manufacturer OEM parts. Information received will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. If no qualifying responses are received, an award will be made to Leica Microsystems.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Claudia Ventola at Claudia.Ventola@hhs.gov or 301-348-3482.