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FSIS_1169766
Response Deadline
May 15, 2026, 4:00 PM(EDT)6 days
Eligibility
Contract Type
Sources Sought
Agency: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Eastern Lab
Location of Performance: 950 College Station Road, Athens, GA 30605
1. INTRODUCTION
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Eastern Lab is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing a full-service maintenance agreement for four (4) Leica instruments used daily by the Pathology Branch for diagnostic histopathology methods.
2. DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT
The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, and parts (subject to availability) for preventative maintenance (PM) and corrective repairs on the following:
3. LIFECYCLE & PARTS AVAILABILITY NOTICE
The Government acknowledges that certain instruments (specifically the RM2235) may have reached their full lifecycle. Respondents must explicitly state if Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts are no longer available for these models or if they have alternative sources for certified parts.
4. SCOPE OF WORK
5. INTENT TO AWARD
The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order, consisting of a base year plus four (4) option years, provided that parts remain readily available for the duration of the contract.
6. OEM AUTHORIZATION & THIRD-PARTY VERIFICATION
OEM Requirement: If the respondent is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (Leica), please provide a formal statement confirming if there are any 3rd party authorized dealers, service providers, or resellers currently certified to perform factory-level maintenance and repairs on these specific models in the United States.
Non-OEM Requirement: If the respondent is a third-party vendor, they must provide a Letter of Authorization (LOA) or similar documentation from Leica Biosystems/Microsystems certifying them as an authorized service provider.
7. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS
Interested parties should submit a capability statement (not to exceed 5 pages) to [Insert Contact Email] by [Insert Date] including:
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
USDA, FSIS, OAS PCMB
USDA, FSIS, OAS PCMB
MAILDROP 5230
5601 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE
BELTSVILLE, MD, 20705
NAICS
Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC
MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT