Answers - Amendment 1

HT9426-27-Q-E005 Amendment 0001

Answers to Questions – Solicitation HT9426-27-Q-E005

1) 1. Confirm brand-name Leica HistoCore Lightning S (SKU 149061000C1) is the intended item, and whether equals meeting all MECs are acceptable. (this is listed in the CLIN Name)
A. That is correct brand name and it does meet all the MECs. 2) What documentation is required to demonstrate Pristima LIMS compatibility (OEM letter, interface guide, prior install reference)?
A. Provide OEM letter stating what driver/software the slide printer uses (specifically the printer driver) and any PC client, Windows driver, print service o0r middleware, and the LIS interface method.
3) CLIN 0002: does Printer Configuration/Installation require on-site Leica-certified engineer at USAMRIID, and are escort / base-access lead times the contractor’s responsibility?
A. Yes, we would require an on-site Leica-certified engineer to install/configure. Escort responsibility would be coordinated with the Clinical Engineering Branch (CEB) and Pathology Division at USAMRIID. 4) Preferred question-cut off date (not stated separately from the Nov 23 quote due date). A. Questions should be submitted by Monday, 16 November 2026 by 11:00 AM Eastern.
5) CLIN 0001 names the Leica HistoCore LIGHTNING S and listed filters/accessories, while the minimum essential characteristics describe performance requirements. A. While the Leica HistoCore Lightening S is the preferred product due to using the previous Leica slide printer version. The MEC list is what is required for us, which the Leica brand slide printer does meet.
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Are equivalent UV laser slide printers acceptable if each MEC is documented, or is the Leica model required? For Pristima integration, please clarify the required version/interface and whether configuration, interface licensing, and validation support must be included in the quote.

HT9426-27-Q-E005 Amendment 0001
A. Refer to the above answer. Equivalent UV laser slide printers are acceptable, but we may not be able to verify if they meet all the MECs. For Pristima integration: currently utilizing Version 7.5.3 but will be upgrading in the future to 7.5.5. Yes, we probably do require configuration, interface licensing, and validation support so please include with your quote.
7) We noted the November 23, 2026, 11 a.m. Eastern quotation deadline and February 26, 2027 delivery date.
A. Delivery should be on or before the February date.