Aivia image analysis software (leica microsystems) is a software that combines artificial intelligence-guided image analysis and visualization solutions for scientific discovery. Aivia is designed to improve accuracy, streamline workflows, and enhance DAT

The University of New Mexico is announcing a proposed sole-source purchase of AIVIA Image Analysis Software from Leica Microsystems, Inc., with a 30-day public notice period ending September 10, 2026, as required under New Mexico Procurement Law.

The sole-source justification centers on Leica's perpetual deep learning license model and superior support terms compared to the evaluated alternative (Carl Zeiss). The software will serve over 100 Health Sciences Center and Cancer Center users at the UNM Advanced Light Microscopy Shared Resource (ALMSR), integrating with existing Leica, Zeiss, and Evident microscopy equipment to address gaps in computational image analysis capability.

The purchase is for a perpetual AIVIA Apex license with nine years of included maintenance and support, priced at $119,000. The package includes unlimited upgrades, technical support via phone, email, and remote sessions, and an optional AIVIA DevMode add-on for training custom deep learning models locally without subscription fees. Zeiss was formally evaluated but rejected due to cloud-only licensing and a five-year support limitation (versus Leica's ten years of total maintenance and unlimited end-user support). The vendor, Leica Microsystems, Inc., is located in Deerfield, Illinois. The request was submitted by Michael Paffett, Research Facility Director of the UNM Cancer Center and ALMSR. The completed sole-source form will be posted on the UNM Sunshine Portal and State of New Mexico Procurement website, triggering the 30-day notice period required before execution.