Leica VT1200 s microtome
Ended Awarded
- Contract number
- HHSN27500028
- Awardee
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Leica Microsystems Inc. UEI VN38G4R6FUB9 Part of Danaher Corporation
- Awarding agency
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National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
- Obligated
- $22,029
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $22,029.18 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 335999 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
Leica Microsystems Inc., through its Leica Biosystems division, was awarded a firm fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call valued at $22,029.18 for a Leica VT1200 S Microtome. The contract was executed on August 21, 2012, with an ultimate completion date of August 20, 2013, and is funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), a component of the National Institutes of Health. The place of performance is Buffalo Grove, Illinois. No set-aside designation was applied to this procurement, indicating the award was made through open competition. Leica Microsystems is a subsidiary of Danaher Corporation and serves as a critical vendor for specialized microscopy equipment and laboratory instrumentation across multiple federal agencies.
The VT1200 S Microtome is a precision tissue processing instrument essential for preparing samples for histological examination and microscopic analysis. This procurement supports NICHD's research infrastructure by providing advanced equipment necessary for biomedical research involving tissue preparation and analysis. Leica Microsystems has demonstrated substantial federal contracting experience, with a history of delivering specialized microscopes, tissue processors, and associated laboratory equipment to agencies including the Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and other scientific research organizations. The company's contracts typically encompass equipment procurement, maintenance services, and hardware/software upgrades, reflecting the specialized nature of laboratory equipment support required by federal research institutions.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HHSN27500028?
HHSN27500028 was awarded to Leica Microsystems Inc. by National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (National Institutes of Health) on August 21, 2012.
How much is contract HHSN27500028 worth?
The government has obligated $22,029 on HHSN27500028.
Is contract HHSN27500028 an order under another contract?
Yes. HHSN27500028 is a BPA call under GS24F1325C-HHSN263200500062638B, a blanket purchase agreement.
Was contract HHSN27500028 competed?
The extent of competition for HHSN27500028 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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