Leica M320 Microscope and Accessories - Brand Name Only

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 seeks a Leica M320 microscope with accessories and installation services, with quotes due June 8, 2026. This is a brand name only procurement, unrestricted by size or set-aside, competed between the OEM and authorized distributors.

Place of performance is San Francisco, CA 94158. The procurement specifies a complete system: floor stand, power cable, top plate, dust cover, lateral handles, optics carrier with swing arm, inclined binocular tube, eyepieces (quantity 2), multifocus objective lens with variable working distance (200–300 mm), and on-site installation, calibration, and training services. The equipment must deliver manual APOchromatic 5-step magnification (6.4–40), integrated dual LED illumination, UV- and IR-free illumination, and integrated 4K imaging and photo documentation capabilities. The justification establishes sole-source necessity: the existing Leica M320 already in the SF VA research laboratory will enable parts interchangeability and eliminate training for a second unit; comparable Zeiss and Olympus systems lack this specific feature combination. Market research confirmed Melling Medical LLC as the sole authorized distributor through an OEM letter from Leica Microsystems Inc., though the manufacturer also sells directly to Government. The Non-Manufacturer Rule permits competition between the large business OEM and the SDVOSB distributor rather than sole-source award.

NAICS code is 333310, Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing; PSC is 6650, Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories. Delivery is FOB Destination within a specified number of days after receipt of order. Evaluation is price only. Contract administration is handled by Contracting Officer Leah Smith, Northern Nevada Healthcare System office, North Las Vegas, Nevada. Quotes must be submitted to leah.smith@va.gov by 11:00 AM PDT.