USNS Comfort requirement for preventative maintenance (PM), calibration and repair services for the HistoCore PELORIS 3 110V Dual Retort TP, Tissue processor

The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk is seeking preventative maintenance, calibration, and repair services for the HistoCore PELORIS 3 110V Dual Retort TP tissue processor. This equipment supports medical laboratory operations on the USNS Comfort (T-AH 20). The scope includes all labor, supervision, parts, diagnostic tools, and shipping required to maintain the unit according to original equipment manufacturer specifications. This is a firm-fixed-price procurement under NAICS code 811210. While the Navy has issued a notice of intent to award to Leica Microsystems INC on a sole-source basis, the solicitation remains open for capability statements. The contract structure includes a base year and three option years, running from July 2026 through July 2030. Work will take place in Norfolk, Virginia. Four amendments have been issued to date, primarily to extend the response deadline to June 5, 2026, and to update the Statement of Work with specific equipment details and response protocols, including a 4-hour telephonic response and a 48-hour activation response requirement. The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk is soliciting services for the maintenance, calibration, and repair of laboratory equipment on the USNS Comfort (T-AH 20). The requirement centers on the HistoCore PELORIS 3 110V Dual Retort TP Tissue Processor and a Hematology Analyzer. The Navy intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to ensure these systems meet OEM specifications. Supply all labor, supervision, parts, diagnostic equipment, and shipping to maintain equipment in like-new condition according to OEM standards.