Exakt Pathology Bone Saw
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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), Network Contracting Office 17, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source firm-fixed-price contract to Exakt Technologies Inc. for a Pathology Bone Saw. This acquisition is for the North Texas VA Healthcare System in Dallas, TX, to enhance tissue bone specimen processing. The VA is seeking capability statements from other responsible sources to determine if a comparable and more advantageous option exists.
Purpose & Scope
The requirement is for a one-time acquisition of a pathology bone saw and all necessary accessories. This saw is intended to make grossing tissue bone specimens easier for pathologists and assistants, significantly reducing processing and reporting times.
Key equipment requirements include:
- Stainless steel tabletop saw capable of precision cutting down to ~1mm.
- Splash guard, standard blade, cooling water for blade cleaning, and a cutting guide.
Vendor responsibilities encompass:
- Shipment and white-glove delivery to the installation site (Rm 1B-328, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, 4500 S. Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216).
- Saw installation, setup, and system performance checks.
- Basic and advanced operator training.
- Required periodic preventative maintenance, intermittent troubleshooting, and on-site repair (within 48 business hours for on-site assistance).
- Provision of all parts and materials for repairs at no additional cost to the government.
- A service warranty of at least one year (365 days) post-installation.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (Sole Source Intent)
- Statutory Authority: 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source).
- Intended Awardee: Exakt Technologies Inc.
- Alternative Awardee (if no response): PROAIM Americas, LLC (as stated in the notice if no affirmative written response is received).
- Place of Performance: North Texas VA Healthcare System, Dallas, TX.
- Delivery Date: Within 120 days after receipt of order.
- Security: No access to VA information systems is required; no VA data transfer.
Response & Deadlines
This is not a request for quotations or proposals, but responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration.
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET.
- Note: The notice states that if no affirmative written response is received within 5 business days from the publication date (April 1, 2026), a contract will be issued. This implies an earlier internal deadline for challenging the sole source.
- Contact: Joshua Weisman, joshua.weisman@va.gov, 915-838-6452. No phone calls will be accepted.