SAM #36C25726Q0718

Leica Biosystems Microscope DMi8 Premium Care Service Plan for VA North Texas

The Department of Veterans Affairs North Texas Healthcare System is seeking a Premium Care Service Plan for a Leica Biosystems Microscope DMi8 to support advanced research at the Center of Excellence in Temple, Texas. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - North Texas Healthcare System - Regional Procurement Office West (RPO-W) - OEM Highlight: - Leica Biosystems (Leica Microsystems) - Products/Services Requested: - Premium Care Service Plan for Leica Biosystems Microscope DMi8 - Includes one annual on-site preventative maintenance - Repair coverage (labor, travel, and parts except objectives/consumables) - Detailed maintenance reports - Technical and software support - Software updates - Annual ISO 17025 calibration - Service by Leica OEM factory-certified engineers - Quantities & Period: - One service plan per year - Base year plus four option years (total of five years) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Excludes objectives, consumables, and third-party parts - Calibration and maintenance must meet ISO 17025 standards - Only Leica OEM-certified engineers may perform service

Description

In support of the above Background, the requested service agreement will allow scientists at the Center of Excellence to continue in their ability to research causes, solutions, and treatments to mental health problems at the cellular and molecular level. Without a service agreement for our advanced instrumentation we could not guarantee results or findings from said instrumentation; it needs to be maintained and calibrated in accordance with specific criteria to produce accurate results.

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