Leica TP1020 Automatic Tissue Processor

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking to procure one Leica TP1020 Automatic Tissue Processor for the Laboratory of Liver Diseases at NIAAA. This brand name or equal solicitation requires a tissue processor with specific capabilities including an intuitive user-friendly interface, capacity to accommodate batch sizes of 100-200 cassettes per run, consistent long-term performance with minimal maintenance requirements, and mechanical operation capability during power outages. The procurement will be evaluated based on salient characteristics, past performance, and price, with non-price factors being significantly more important than price in the selection process. The question period for potential offerors closes on June 30, 2025, and all responses to this solicitation must be submitted by July 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST. The contract will be structured as a firm fixed-price award with a 60-day performance period following receipt of order.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business concerns. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation documentation. The procurement involves a single unit of specialized laboratory equipment, with delivery and installation scheduled to occur at 5625 Fishers Lane, Room 2S-30, Rockville, MD 20852. The performance location is listed as Bethesda, MD 20892, indicating the equipment will serve NIH facilities in the greater Washington DC metropolitan area. Due to the user-friendly design of the required equipment, no specific training requirements have been identified as part of the procurement specifications.