J066--Sakura Tissue-Tek Service Agreement

SOL #: 36C24626Q0316Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)

HAMPTON, VA, 23667, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment (J066)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6ca5694e6c504d5aad7f576573d5c636/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 9, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 11, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 5, 2026, 5:00 PM

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), Veterans Health Administration, is soliciting quotes for a Sakura Tissue-Tek Lab Equipment Service Agreement and Preventive Maintenance at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond, VA. This requirement is for full-service preventative and corrective maintenance for specified Sakura Tissue-Tek equipment. Quotes are due by February 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

Scope of Work

The contract requires annual preventative maintenance and on-demand corrective maintenance for Sakura Tissue-Tek lab equipment. This includes all travel, labor, and parts. Services are to be performed Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM EST, excluding federal holidays. Key requirements include:

Annual preventative maintenance.
Corrective maintenance with a one-business-day response time (phone or on-site).
OEM factory-trained technicians with proof of training.
OEM certified parts.
Contractor to provide all necessary tools, test equipment, service manuals, and diagnostic software.
Annual Quality Assurance Review.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.
Period of Performance: February 16, 2026, through February 15, 2031 (Base year + 4 option years).
Estimated Value: $34 Million.
NAICS Code: 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.
Response Due: February 13, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
Technical Questions Due: February 12, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
Published Date: February 9, 2026.

Eligibility & Evaluation

Set-Aside: This acquisition is unrestricted.
SAM Registration: All offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.
Award Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
Evaluation Factors: Technical/Management Approach, Past Performance, and Price.

Submission Details

Quotes must be submitted via email to Tiara.White@va.gov by the deadline. Submissions must include:

Signed SF 1449.
Pricing.
Representations and Certifications.
Technical/Management Approach.
Past Performance.

Additional Notes

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.