6640--Tissue Processing Equipment
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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 Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthcare System in Charleston, SC, is soliciting proposals for the procurement, delivery, installation, training, and initial support of a new Automated Tissue Processor. This equipment is crucial for the histology laboratory to process human tissue specimens for diagnostic and research purposes, replacing outdated systems to meet increased workload and enhance diagnostic accuracy. Proposals are due by April 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide a new, fully automated, enclosed tissue processor meeting specific technical requirements, including a minimum capacity of 200 tissue cassettes per run, at least 12 reagent stations with automatic rotation, and 2 programmable paraffin reservoirs. Key features include a touchscreen interface, safety features (fume containment, leak detection, backup power), USB/network connectivity, and UL/CE certifications. The scope also covers onsite installation, calibration, and testing; end-user training for a minimum of 5 laboratory staff; technical documentation (user manuals, maintenance guides, warranty terms); and a minimum of one year of initial service support post-installation. Specific items requested include the HISTOCORE PELORIS 3, 110V (Leica Biosystems), HISTOCORE SCAN KIT, HIGH CAPACITY BASKET KIT, and NXT NPTU2000 LINE.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (36C24726Q0452)
- Period of Performance: From contract award to 90 days, encompassing delivery, installation, and training.
- Place of Performance: Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthcare System, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service, Histology Department, Room B225, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29401.
- Set-Aside: Small Business
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
- Questions Due: April 17, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published: April 14, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must email a combined single PDF quote to Joseph.Locke@va.gov. The solicitation number (36C24726Q0452) must be included in the email subject line. Written questions regarding the solicitation are due by April 17, 2026, 10:00 AM EST, also via email to Joseph.Locke@va.gov. Award will be based on the Best Value to the Government, considering both Price and Technical Acceptability. The selected awardee must clearly meet or exceed all stated salient characteristics. Required documents include a signed SF 1449, completed Section B.1 (Contract Administration Data), and completed Section B.2 (Price/Cost Schedule) with pricing and any available discounts.
Additional Notes
This acquisition falls under NAICS Code 334516 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies) with a size standard of 1000 employees. FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).