This is a firm fixed price purchase order awarded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a civilian agency under the Department of Health and Human Services. The contract was awarded to Leica Microsystems Inc., a manufacturer of microscopes, scientific instruments, and imaging equipment. The contract has a ceiling value of $89,628.28 and a performance period ending on October 21, 2016. This award does not have a set-aside designation.
Leica Microsystems Inc. is a subsidiary of Danaher Corporation, a global science and technology company that has been awarded numerous federal contracts and grants, primarily through its subsidiaries that provide specialized products and services to civilian and defense agencies. While the specific goods or services to be provided under this particular contract are not detailed, Leica Microsystems is known to supply microscopes, imaging systems, laboratory equipment, and related consumables and services to federal agencies. The contract may be part of a larger Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) held by Leica or its parent company Danaher, enabling the efficient procurement of Leica's specialized products and services by NIAID and other agencies.