IHC instruments and reagents

Ended Blanket Purchase Agreement Awarded Last action

Contract number
36C25525A0017
Awardee
Awarding agency
Task orders
1 $566,637 obligated

Award facts

Opportunity
Combined order value
$566,637 Current and potential, with all options
Last date to order 100% complete
IDV ceiling 82% used
$690,914.51
Maximum order
$200,000.00
Award type
Single award
Who can order
Only the awarding agency
Contracting staff
Set-aside
No set-aside
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this IDV

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, specifically Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, has awarded a single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to Leica Microsystems Inc., a for-profit manufacturer of specialized microscopes, scientific instruments, and imaging equipment. The BPA, valued at $690,914.51, is for the procurement of immunohistochemical (IHC) and in-situ hybridization (ISH) stainer instrumentation and associated reagents to support VA Medical Centers in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Topeka. This contract, which utilizes existing Leica Bond III equipment, is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-6 with Limited Source Justification Approval. The contract has a base period and four potential option periods that may be exercised at the government's discretion. The primary objective is to establish a firm-fixed price contract for laboratory instrumentation and reagents with Leica Microsystems, a critical vendor for scientific research, medical diagnostics, and laboratory operations across multiple federal agencies.

The BPA is supported by a task order, valued at $691,419.30, for IHC instruments and reagents. This task order will provide for the delivery of the required laboratory equipment and supplies to the designated VA medical facilities. Leica Microsystems has established itself as a leading provider of advanced microscopy solutions, laboratory equipment, reagents, and associated services to federal government agencies, including the VA, National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, and others. The company's expertise and specialized products make it uniquely qualified to fulfill this urgent requirement for the VA's pathology and laboratory operations.

Task orders

Task order Ordering agency Obligated Awarded
IHC instruments and reagents 36C25525N0307 Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 (VHA) $566,637

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 36C25525A0017?

36C25525A0017 was awarded to Leica Microsystems Inc. by Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 (Veterans Health Administration) on May 10, 2025.

How much is contract 36C25525A0017 worth?

Orders under 36C25525A0017 have obligated $566,637. 36C25525A0017's own ceiling is $690,915. A single order can be worth up to $200,000.

How many orders have been placed under contract 36C25525A0017?

1 order has been placed under 36C25525A0017, the latest on June 3, 2025.

Who can order from contract 36C25525A0017?

36C25525A0017 is a single award blanket purchase agreement. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.

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