AIVIA Image Analysis Software (Leica Microsystems)

This sole‑source contract awards the University of New Mexico a perpetual license for AIVIA APEX image‑analysis software from Leica Microsystems, Inc., together with nine years of post‑first‑year maintenance (total ten years). The software provides AI‑driven microscopy image analysis, deep‑learning segmentation, and support for a wide range of file formats, enabling advanced scientific discovery across the university’s health‑sciences research community. • One‑time purchase of $119,000 for the AIVIA license, floating‑license manager, and DevMode add‑on. • Ten‑year support package (first year included, plus nine additional years) delivering unlimited upgrades and technical/app‑licence support. • Proprietary AI functionality and compatibility with existing Leica, Zeiss, and Evident acquisition systems, justifying the sole‑source determination. • Vendor: Leica Microsystems, Inc., Deerfield, IL. • Contract effective 10 August 2026; no renewal clause beyond the built‑in maintenance term.