Opportunity
SAM #140D0426Q0862
Procurement of Leica Biosystems H&E Slide Stainer and Coverslipper for NIH Cancer Research
Buyer
Interior Business Center Acquisition Services Directorate
Posted
August 27, 2026
Respond By
September 08, 2026
Identifier
140D0426Q0862
NAICS
334516, 423490
This opportunity is for the procurement of a Leica Biosystems H&E slide stainer and coverslipper for the NIH Center for Cancer Research, managed by the Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate - Supporting NIH, National Cancer Institute, Center for Cancer Research - OEM Highlight: - Leica Biosystems (procurement restricted to this OEM for compatibility and continuity) - Products Requested: - HistoCore CHROMAX CV WS (Part #14048562193, Qty 1) - Histocore Chromax ST instrument (Part #14048677888, Qty 1) - Power cord USA - 15 AMP (Part #14041157009, Qty 2) - Services Requested: - Installation, setup, and validation (per College of American Pathologists accreditation requirements) - Training for six histology technicians (operation and technician-level maintenance) - One year of on-site maintenance and service contracts (ChromaxCV Silver Service 1-5 yrs old, ChromaxST Silver Service 1-5 yrs old) - Delivery and installation within 30 days of award - Unique Requirements: - Procurement is restricted to Leica Biosystems to ensure compatibility with existing pathology protocols - Validation must meet College of American Pathologists accreditation standards - Training must cover both operation and technician-level maintenance for six staff - Maintenance includes preventive maintenance, emergency service, replacement parts, software updates, and technical support - All products and services must be delivered and installed at NIH, NCI, Center for Cancer Research, Laboratory of Pathology
Description
H&E slide stainer and coverslipper,