Microtomes, Rotary
SOL #: W81K0026QA078Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W40M MRCO EAST
FORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5580, United States
Place of Performance
Fort Bliss, TX
NAICS
Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)
PSC
Laboratory Equipment And Supplies (6640)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Apr 1, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Apr 13, 2026, 2:00 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 the Army, specifically the W40M MRCO EAST office, is soliciting proposals for Rotary Microtomes and accessories for the William Beaumont Medical Center, Fort Bliss, TX. This is an UNRESTRICTED acquisition, and the award will be a Firm Fixed Price contract. Offers are due by April 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two primary types of microtomes and related accessories:
- Manual Rotary Microtome (Item 0001): Must meet specific salient characteristics including a specimen feed of approximately 24mm +/- 2mm, section thickness settings of 1-60umc, trimming section thickness settings of 1-600umd, and various safety features (automatic electronic brake, safety locks, blade safety guard, blade ejector). It must also include a removable antistatic waste tray, surface storage, course feed wheel, and a 2-in-1 blade holder. A manual is required.
- Automated Rotary Microtome (Item 0003): Similar salient characteristics to the manual version, including specimen feed, section and trimming thickness settings, and safety features. It also requires the same accessories and manual.
Additional items include shipping charges (Item 0002), a foot switch (Item 0004), and power cords (Item 0005).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for all items.
- Period of Performance: Delivery Date is July 31, 2026, for all items.
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED. A 10 percent price evaluation preference for HUBZone small business concerns is noted, which offerors can waive.
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies).
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government, utilizing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Past performance is not an evaluation factor.
- Factor 1: Technical Capability: Proposals will be evaluated as Acceptable or Unacceptable based on meeting the salient characteristics for each line item.
- Factor 2: Price: The technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated total price will be selected. Offerors must submit pricing for all CLINs, with unit prices limited to two decimal places.
Additional Notes
- Delivery/Acceptance Location: AMC BEAUMONT BLISS - PB, 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS STREET, FORT BLISS TX 79918.
- FOB Details: Transportation costs are the responsibility of the Contractor (Destination).
- Payment: Invoices and receiving reports must be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
- Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference.
People
Points of Contact
Kiah M. WashingtonPRIMARY
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Solicitation
Posted: Apr 1, 2026