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, is soliciting proposals for a replacement automated tissue processor for its Histology department. This procurement includes delivery, installation, training, and initial support for essential laboratory equipment. Proposals are due April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks a fully automated, enclosed tissue processor with a minimum capacity of 200 tissue cassettes per run, at least 12 reagent stations with automatic rotation, and a minimum of 2 programmable paraffin reservoirs. Key features include a user-friendly touchscreen interface, safety features (fume containment, leak detection, backup power), USB/network connectivity, and UL/CE certifications. The requirement also covers onsite installation, calibration, testing, and end-user training for at least 5 laboratory staff. Technical documentation and a minimum of one year of initial service support post-installation are also required. Specific items listed for procurement include HISTOCORE PELORIS 3, 110V (Leica Biosystems), HISTOCORE SCAN KIT, HIGH CAPACITY BASKET KIT, and NXT NPTU2000 LINE.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation / Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 7
- Product Service Code: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Period of Performance: From contract award to 90 days, covering delivery, installation, and training.
- Place of Performance: Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthcare System, Charleston, SC.
- Set-Aside: Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Size Standard: 1000 Employees)
- Questions Due: April 17, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Proposals Due: April 24, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- Published Date: 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. Award will be based on the Best Value to the Government, considering Price and Technical Acceptability. The selected offeror must clearly meet or exceed all stated salient characteristics. Required submission 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
FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference. Payment will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) via the VA Financial Services Center, and invoices must be submitted electronically.