Five-Year Service Contract for Leica TCS SP8 Confocal Microscope System

The University of New Mexico Hospital is seeking a sole‑source, five‑year service contract to maintain its Leica TCS SP8 confocal microscope, a critical research instrument. The contract requires preventive maintenance, repairs, software updates, unlimited remote and phone support, and on‑site service by the manufacturer’s technicians, with a 25 % discount applied to the base price. The vendor must be Leica Microsystems, the only entity capable of servicing the proprietary laser and optical components. • Scope: Full‑service maintenance (preventive, corrective, software, parts, remote support) for a high‑end confocal microscope. • Duration: 5‑year term (12/30/2026 – 12/29/2031) with annual payments of $40,650. • Value: Total contract amount $203,250, reflecting a 25 % discount. • Requirement: Sole‑source justification based on unique expertise; no alternative providers exist. • Vendor: Leica Microsystems, Deerfield, Illinois (USA).