J066--Sakura Tissue-Tek Service Agreement

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a Sakura Tissue-Tek Lab Equipment Service Agreement and Preventive Maintenance at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond, VA. The contract will cover the period from February 16, 2026, through February 15, 2031, including a base year and four option periods.

• Annual preventative maintenance for specified Sakura Tissue-Tek lab equipment.

• Corrective maintenance upon demand, including telephone support.

• All travel, labor, and parts are included for both preventative and corrective maintenance.

• Services to be performed between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm EST, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.

• Response time for corrective maintenance: within one business day (phone or on-site visit).

• Technicians must be OEM factory-trained and provide proof of training.

• All parts must be OEM certified.

• Contractor must provide all necessary tools, test equipment, service manuals, and diagnostic software.

• Annual Quality Assurance Review.

• Period of Performance: February 16, 2026 - February 15, 2031 (Base year + 4 option years).

• Estimated Value: $34 Million (This appears to be an estimate for the total contract value).

• NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.

• Quotes are due by 10:00 AM EST on February 13, 2026, submitted via email to Tiara.White@va.gov.

• Quotes must include: Signed SF 1449, Pricing, Representations and Certifications, Technical/Management Approach, and Past Performance.

• Award Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Evaluation Factors: Technical/Management Approach, Past Performance, and Price.

• Technical questions deadline: February 12, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• All Offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference, with addenda provided.

• Specific equipment models and serial numbers are listed in Section B.2.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, is soliciting quotes for Sakura Tissue Tek Services. This is a brand-name-only requirement for full-service preventative and corrective maintenance.

• Full-service preventative maintenance for Sakura Tissue Tek equipment.

• Corrective maintenance for Sakura Tissue Tek equipment.

• Contract type: Firm-fixed price.

• Period of Performance: Base year with 4 option year periods.

• Request for Quote (RFQ) Number: 36C24626Q0316.

• Response Date/Time: February 11, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

• Instructions for offer submission will be provided in the solicitation.

• This solicitation is a Small Business Set-Aside.

• Applicable NAICS Code: 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a Size Standard of $34.0 million.

• Classification Code: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment – Instruments and Laboratory Equipment.

• Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of quote submission and maintain active registration until contract award.

• The RFQ will be issued on or about February 9, 2026.

• All offerors are responsible for downloading all documents, including amendments, from the Contract Opportunities website.