6550--FY26: Leica Bond III Reagents
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Orlando VA Healthcare System, has awarded a sole source contract to Government Scientific Source, Inc. (GSS) for Leica Bond III Reagents and consumables. This Firm-Fixed Price Cost Per Test (CPT) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is valued at $3,204,597.51 and was awarded on May 27, 2026. The acquisition supports the Pathology and Laboratory Medical Services and was justified as a Small Business award, as GSS is an authorized small business distributor.
Scope of Work
This contract ensures the provision of essential reagents and consumables required to operate two (2) VA-owned Leica Bond III instruments. These instruments are critical for Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Hybridization (ISH) testing, including specialized tests for hematopathology and dermatopathology. The primary goal is to enable the Orlando VA Healthcare System to continue delivering these vital services and testing capabilities.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Cost Per Test (CPT) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under the Multiple-Award Schedule Program.
- Awardee: Government Scientific Source, Inc. (GSS)
- FSS Contract Number: 47QSMS25D00A9
- Award Value: $3,204,597.51
- Period of Performance: One (1) twelve-month base period, with four (4) additional twelve-month option periods.
- Award Date: May 27, 2026
- Set-Aside: Small Business (GSS is an authorized small business distributor).
Justification & Evaluation
This was a sole source acquisition. Market research conducted by the VA identified only Government Scientific Source, Inc. as a small business vendor capable of supplying the requested items. GSS was deemed the best value based on their ability to provide the required products, past performance, socioeconomic status, and price. The FSS Contract pricing was determined to be fair and reasonable.
Additional Notes
The VA will re-evaluate this requirement when the existing equipment necessitates life cycle replacement and will continue to assess new technology. The contracting office for this award is the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (36C248). The primary contact is Benjamin M. Amato, Contracting Officer, at benjamin.amato@va.gov or 407-646-4005.