Enhancements to the VA central biorepository (VACB) liquid nitrogen system
Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 36C24126P0219
- Awardee
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Macomber Cryogenics, Inc. UEI KMM5NN3LXPV1
- Awarding agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 1
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Obligated
- $576,500
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- K099--E-Stop for VA Central Biorepository Pre-Solicitation · 36C24126Q0151 · Posted Dec 22, 2025
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $576,500.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 2 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 (VISN 1) awarded a $576.5K firm fixed-price purchase order to Macomber Cryogenics, Inc., an SBA-certified women-owned small business, for enhancements to the VA Central Biorepository (VACB) liquid nitrogen system. The contract, which carries no set-aside designation, was awarded on February 23, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of June 22, 2026. Work will be performed at the VA Central Biorepository facility located at 150 South Huntington Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts. The underlying solicitation, released on December 22, 2025, sought liquid nitrogen safety upgrades at the biorepository and was categorized under NAICS code 541330 (Engineering Services) and Product Service Code K099 (Modification of Equipment-Miscellaneous), indicating the scope involves equipment modification and engineering support services.
The VA Central Biorepository serves as a critical infrastructure component within the VA's research enterprise, maintaining biological specimens essential for veterans' health research initiatives. This contract directly supports the VA's commitment to maintaining safe and functional laboratory infrastructure while upgrading cryogenic storage systems that preserve biological materials for ongoing research and clinical applications. The award to Macomber Cryogenics demonstrates the agency's engagement with qualified small businesses to address specialized technical requirements in biorepository operations and safety compliance.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 36C24126P0219?
36C24126P0219 was awarded to Macomber Cryogenics, Inc. by Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 (Veterans Health Administration) on February 23, 2026.
How much is contract 36C24126P0219 worth?
The government has obligated $576,500 on 36C24126P0219.
Was contract 36C24126P0219 competed?
The extent of competition for 36C24126P0219 was competed under sap. The government received 2 offers.
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