# HistoCore Spectra Service Contract

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12639526q0108

- Solicitation number: 12639526Q0108
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Awarded to Thomas Scientific, LLC
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- Contracting office: MRPBS Minneapolis MN (126395)
- NAICS: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Product or service code: J066 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
- Place of performance: Ames, Iowa
- County: Story County (FIPS 19169). https://abierto.us/counties/story-county-ia-19169
- City: Ames. https://abierto.us/cities/ames-ia-1901855
- First posted: April 22, 2026
- Last posted: April 22, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/acf563849b3b42d18d1c81cec064981e/view

## Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12639526Q0108 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Leica Biosystems HistoCore Spectra stainer (ST) and coverslipper (CV) Preventative Maintenance Service Contract This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 811210 The small business size standard is $34 million This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Thomas Scientific, LLC (UEI CN1DHDM1HDZ5)
- Contract: 12639526P0129, purchase order
- Obligated: $19,000.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 2 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 12639526Q0108 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 126395 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_12639526P0129_12K3_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- April 22, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due April 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice acf563849b3b42d18d1c81cec064981e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/acf563849b3b42d18d1c81cec064981e/view

## Points of contact

- Kathy Melby, kathleen.melby@usda.gov

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