Opportunity
SAM #36C25726Q0796
Leica DMi8 Microscope Multi-Year Service Agreement for VA Central Texas
Buyer
VA Contracting Office 17
Posted
August 04, 2026
Respond By
August 12, 2026
Identifier
36C25726Q0796
NAICS
811310, 811210
The Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System is seeking a multi-year service agreement for its Leica DMi8 Inverted Fully Automated Research Microscope System at the VISN 17 Center of Excellence in Waco, TX. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, North Texas Healthcare System Regional Procurement Office West - OEM Highlight: - Leica Microsystems (Leica Biosystems) is the sole OEM specified for the microscope and required service - Products/Services Requested: - Service agreement for Leica DMi8 Inverted Fully Automated Research Microscope System - Includes one annual on-site preventative maintenance visit per year - Repair coverage: labor, travel, and parts (excluding objectives, consumables, and 3rd party parts) - Technical and software support, including software updates - Detailed equipment maintenance reports - One annual ISO 17025 calibration during planned maintenance - Unlimited service visits by Leica-trained field service engineers - Unlimited access to expert applications and technology support center - Quantities and Part Numbers: - Five annual service periods (base year plus four option years) - Part number: 478950 (for each annual service agreement) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All service must be performed by Leica Microsystems OEM-certified engineers - Service is for advanced live cell imaging equipment with fluorescence and specialized cameras/software - Set aside for small businesses under NAICS 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) - Service must meet Leica factory standards and include calibration to ISO 17025
Description
Central Texas Veterans Healthcare Sysytem is in search of a service agreement for their Fluorescent Microscope System. It is specifically a Leica Brand DMi8 Inverted Fully automated Research Microscope for live cell imaging with fluorescence for Dapi, GFP CY3 and CY5. DIC Nomarski, Phase Contrast, scanning stage, ultra-high-speed monochrome and color cameras, LASX software bundle for XYZ multidimensional imaging and PC work station with on stake incubation system that must be maintained to Leica factory standards.