6515--Epredia/ThermoFisher Gemini & Excelsior AS Systems
SOL #: 36C24426Q0482Award Notice
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)
PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, United States
Place of Performance
Altoona, PA
NAICS
Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)
PSC
Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies (6515)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Apr 9, 2026
2
Last Updated
Apr 29, 2026
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), Network Contracting Office 4, has awarded a contract to FRANKLIN YOUNG INTERNATIONAL, INCORPORATED for Epredia/ThermoFisher Gemini & Excelsior AS Systems. This award, valued at $168,385.30, is for the James E. Van Zandt Medical Center in Altoona, PA, and was issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
This contract is for the procurement of Brand Name Histology Equipment, specifically the Epredia/ThermoFisher Gemini & Excelsior AS Systems. This equipment supports the medical center's laboratory operations.
Contract Details
- Award Number: GS-07F-0636W 36C24426F0250
- Award Date: April 29, 2026
- Award Amount: $168,385.30
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (SBA)
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)
- Place of Performance: James E. Van Zandt Medical Center, Altoona, PA
Awardee Information
- Awardee: FRANKLIN YOUNG INTERNATIONAL, INCORPORATED
- Address: 1042 N MOUNTAIN AVE, # 310, UPLAND, CA 91786
- UEI: EDQMKDZR8L13
Contracting Office
- Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4 (36C244)
- Address: Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, 1111 E. End Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Point of Contact
- Contract Specialist: Joanne Skaff
- Email: joanne.skaff@va.gov
- Note: No phone calls.
People
Points of Contact
Joanne SkaffContract SpecialistPRIMARY
Files
Versions
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Award Notice
Posted: Apr 29, 2026
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Pre-Solicitation
Posted: Apr 9, 2026