Histology reagents and supplies

Active Blanket Purchase Agreement Awarded Last action

Contract number
36C24125A0085
Awardee
Awarding agency
Task orders
3 $897,956 obligated

Award facts

Opportunity
Combined order value
  • $897,956 Current, with exercised options
  • $3,042,197 Potential, with all options
Last date to order 34% complete
IDV ceiling 37% used
$2,405,774.45
Maximum order
$350,000.00
Award type
Single award
Who can order
Only the awarding agency
Contracting staff
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this IDV

Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 established a Blanket Purchase Agreement with Government Scientific Source Inc., a small business, on June 1, 2025, with a ceiling value of $2,405,774.45 and an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2029, for histology reagents and supplies subject to Executive Order 14398.

The BPA supports the VA's New England regional healthcare system (VISN 1) across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Place of performance spans multiple VA facilities including Boston, West Roxbury, West Haven, Providence, White River Junction, and Manchester, with supplies ordered on an as-needed basis and delivered directly to individual laboratory sites.

The originating market research, posted January 28, 2025, sought suppliers of specialized histology items including stains, reagents, slides, and filters from manufacturers such as Leica, Biocare Medical, and Fisher Scientific. Contract requirements include FOB destination delivery within two days, minimum six-month product expiration dates, and the ability to provide quarterly and yearly usage reports and manage product recalls.

Three BPA calls have been issued under this agreement. On July 1, 2025, Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 issued a $455,000 call for histology reagents and supplies, with performance in Reston, Virginia and completion by June 30, 2026. On July 1, 2026, two identical $1,293,598.35 calls were issued for yearly histology reagents and supplies, with performance locations in Providence, Rhode Island and West Haven, Connecticut respectively, both concluding June 30, 2027. All calls are firm fixed price with no set-aside designation.

Task orders

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Supplemental Agreement for work within scope P00005 $0
Supplemental Agreement for work within scope P00004 $0
Supplemental Agreement for work within scope P00003 · Executive order EX 14398 $0
Other Administrative Action P00002 $0
Supplemental Agreement for work within scope P00001 $0
Original award $0

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 36C24125A0085?

36C24125A0085 was awarded to Government Scientific Source Inc. by Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 (Veterans Health Administration) on June 1, 2025.

How much is contract 36C24125A0085 worth?

Orders under 36C24125A0085 have obligated $897,956. Their combined potential value, with all options, is $3,042,197. 36C24125A0085's own ceiling is $2,405,774. A single order can be worth up to $350,000.

How many orders have been placed under contract 36C24125A0085?

3 orders have been placed under 36C24125A0085, the latest on July 1, 2026.

Who can order from contract 36C24125A0085?

36C24125A0085 is a single award blanket purchase agreement. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.

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