USNS Comfort requirement for preventative maintenance (PM), calibration and repair services for the HistoCore PELORIS 3 110V Dual Retort TP, Tissue processor

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation N0018926QB058 by updating the Response Due Date from 29 May 2026 to 03 Jun 2026. It also states that the PWS and Sole Source Notice have been updated.

• Solicitation/Contract Form (Section A): Response Due Date
• Description/Specifications/Statement of Work (Section C): PWS and Sole Source Notice

The proposal submission deadline has been extended to 03 June 2026.

Sole Source Notice

This notice indicates the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk's intent to acquire preventative maintenance (PM), calibration, and repair services for the HistoCore PELORIS 3 110V Dual Retort TP Tissue processor. This acquisition supports the USNS Comfort.

• Procurement Method: Sole source acquisition, processed under FAR Part 13 procedures.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order.

• Awardee: Leica Microsystems INC.

• Period of Performance: Anticipated to begin July 8, 2026, through July 7, 2030.

• NAICS Code: 811210

• Business Size Standard: $34,000,000

• This is a notice of intent, not a request for quotes.

• The Government will consider information received by the specified response date.

• Information received may be used to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.

• A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.

• No payment will be made for information submitted in response to this notice.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies Solicitation N0018926QB0580003.

• The Response Due Date has been extended from 27 May 2026 to 29 May 2026 at 1 PM.

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form: Response Due Date

• The deadline for proposal submissions has been extended to 29 May 2026 at 1 PM.

Amendment / Modification

• The response due date for the solicitation has been extended.

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form: The "Response Due Date" has been modified.

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended from 20 May 2026 to 27 May 2026.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the response due date for the solicitation.

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form: The Response Due Date has been changed.

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended from May 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM to May 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for preventative maintenance (PM), calibration, and repair services for the HistoCore PELORIS 3 110V Dual Retort TP, Tissue processor aboard the USNS Comfort (T-AH 20). The USNS Comfort is a hospital ship providing rapid response for Combat Casualty Care, Humanitarian Assistance, and Disaster Relief operations.

• All-inclusive labor, supervision, parts, diagnostic equipment, inspections, and shipping for calibration and corrective maintenance.

• Maintenance must be performed to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications, keeping the equipment in like-new or better condition.

• Services are deemed complete once the instrument meets performance specifications through appropriate testing.

• A Field Service Report detailing the work performed will be issued.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (as indicated in Section B).

• Period of Performance: Base Year (08 Jul 2026 - 07 Jul 2027) plus three Option Years (08 Jul 2027 - 07 Jul 2030).

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in the provided sections.

• Proposals are due by 13 May 2026 at 01:00 PM.

• Submission and evaluation criteria are detailed within the full solicitation document.

• Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• The acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED" with a North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code of 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a size standard of $47 million.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference, with addenda attached.

• Service outside the scope of normal PM and corrective maintenance will be reported to the Contracting Officer, and a cost estimate will be required.

• The location of work is Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk, VA.