J066--OEM Preventive Maintenance Service Plans for Histopathy Instruments - Boise VA Medical Center
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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) has issued a Justification for Single Source Award for OEM Preventive Maintenance Service Plans for Histopathy Instruments at the Boise VA Medical Center. The contract was awarded to RICHARD-ALLAN SCIENTIFIC LLC for $16,506.00.
Scope of Work
This award covers service and preventative maintenance for Histology/Pathology/Imaging Core (HPIC) instruments manufactured by Epredia (Richard-Allan). The services ensure the operational reliability and warranty preservation of proprietary anatomical pathology equipment.
Contract Details
- Type: Single-Source Award (Justification)
- Awardee: RICHARD-ALLAN SCIENTIFIC LLC
- Value: $16,506.00
- Award Date: June 3, 2026
- Duration: One year (estimated)
- Product Service Code (PSC): J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- NAICS Code: 811210
Justification for Single Source
The rationale for this single-source award is that Epredia/Richard-Allan LLC is the exclusive manufacturer and OEM parts supplier for these specialized instruments. Only their factory-trained engineers are authorized and capable of performing the necessary maintenance, repairs, and equipment movements while maintaining product warranties. Market research conducted by the VA did not identify any other sources capable of providing this specialized service.
Implications for Bidders
This opportunity was not open for competitive bidding due to the documented single-source justification. Potential bidders should note that this specific service requirement was determined to be available only from the original equipment manufacturer.