6640--Tissue Processor for Albany VA Medical Center

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a synopsis/solicitation for a Tissue Processor for the Albany VA Medical Center. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, is procuring this equipment.

• Procurement of a Tissue Processor.

• Award Number: 47QSMS25D00A9 36C24226F0059

• Award Amount: $74,478.00

• Award Date: 04-23-2026

• Awardee Name: GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INC

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• Product Service Code: 6640

• NAICS Code: 334516

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx NY 10468-3904.

• Point of Contact: Jonathan Kilgore, Contracting Officer, jonathan.kilgore@va.gov.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined presolicitation/solicitation for commercial products and services, specifically a vacuum infiltration tissue processor for the Albany VA Medical Center. It is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under FAR subpart 12.201-1, "Simplified procedures." The solicitation is unrestricted, allowing for full and open competition.

• Tissue Processor: Must be a floor-standing model meeting specific dimensions (H-60 in. x W-37 in. x D-54 in.), not exceeding 470 lbs empty weight, and be movable. It must operate on 115 +/- 10% VAC 60 Hz and have a capacity of at least 300 cassettes per run. It must accept commercially available, nonproprietary reagents and have easy access for loading and a reagent management system. The processor must allow at least 30 programmable processing programs, including cleaning programs, and short cycle programs. It must have built-in systems to minimize chemical fume exposure and audible/visual alarms for system malfunction. A delayed start/end time function is required. The offer must include all necessary reagent bottles, bulk reservoirs, waste bottles/bags, activated carbon filters, metal cassette baskets (for up to 300 cassettes and at least 150 cassettes), hoses, a basket transport tray, paraffin scrapers, and any other parts for immediate training and use.

• Supplies: A 6-month supply of carbon-activated filters is required.

• Documentation: One copy each of the Operator's manual and Technical (Service) manual.

• Training: Off-site training for one BioMed Service staff member and on-site training for histology staff.

• Installation: The contractor shall provide transport, installation, and testing of the equipment.

• Warranty: A one-year manufacturer's warranty on all parts and labor, including travel and shipping costs for warranty repairs.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price contract.

• Period of Performance: Delivery, installation, and training to be completed no later than 90 days after receipt of order (ARO), with the exact date coordinated with the VA POC.

• Place of Performance/Delivery: Albany VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208.

• Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Electronic submissions only, via email to Jonathan.kilgore@va.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Quotations will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, Veterans Involvement, and Price. Award will be based on a comparative evaluation to determine the quote most favorable to the Government.

• Offer Period: Offers must be held firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

• NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

• Size Standard: 1,000 employees.

• Set-Aside: Unrestricted (full and open competition).

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• If the vendor is not the OEM, they must provide verification of authorized distributorship.

• Specific clauses related to Buy American-Free Trade Agreements, Security Prohibitions, and various small business representations are included.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined presolicitation/solicitation for a tissue processor for the Albany VA Medical Center. The specific details of the requirement are provided in the attached document.

Details regarding the specific tissue processor, its functionalities, and any associated services or training are expected to be found within the attached "Combined Presolicitation Solicitation - Tissue Processor for Albany VAMC" document.

• Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx NY.

• Place of Performance: Albany VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Ave, Albany NY 12208.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: April 1, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time, New York, USA.

• Solicitation Number: 36C24226Q0435.

• Point of Contact: Jonathan Kilgore, Contracting Officer (jonathan.kilgore@va.gov).

Information regarding set-asides or specific eligibility requirements is not detailed in this notice but is expected to be in the attached solicitation document.

• Product Service Code: 6640
• NAICS Code: 334516
• Bidders are instructed to refer to the attached document for comprehensive information.