NX EQ automated coverslipper machines

Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action

Contract number
36C10X26D0027
Awardee
Awarding agency
Task orders
1 $96,180 obligated

Award facts

Opportunity
Combined order value
$96,180 Current and potential, with all options
Last date to order 3% complete
IDV ceiling 1% used
$7,165,057.91
Maximum order
$750,000.00
Award type
Single award
Who can order
Only the awarding agency
Contracting staff
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Competed under SAP · 2 offers Simplified Acquisition
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this IDV

The Department of Veterans Affairs Strategic Acquisition Center awarded an indefinite-delivery contract to Government Scientific Source Inc. on September 1, 2026, for NX EQ Automated Coverslipper Machines, with a ceiling of $7,165,057.91 and ultimate completion date of August 31, 2031. This is a single-award, unrestricted acquisition with no set-aside designation.

The contract encompasses automated coverslipper systems including Leica HistoCore Chromax and Spectra models, workstation kits, accessories, service contracts, and ancillary components. Only new original equipment manufacturer equipment is acceptable; refurbished, remanufactured, and gray market items are prohibited. Base year estimated quantities range from 5 to 20 units depending on the line item.

Place of performance is Independence, Kansas, with delivery FOB Destination to VA Medical Center locations nationwide across all 22 VA regions and their constituent medical facilities. The contract structure comprises one 12-month base year and four optional 12-month extension periods for a maximum five-year term. All pricing includes a 3.0 percent Service Level Agreement fee embedded in line-item costs. Award was made under FAR part 12 commercial product procedures based on technical merit, past performance, veterans preference, and price, with a 10 percent HUBZone small business price evaluation preference applied. Government Scientific Source Inc. is a for-profit small business headquartered in Reston, Virginia.

Task orders

Task order Ordering agency Obligated Awarded
Express report: NX orders placed september 2026 36C10X27K0047 VA Strategic Acquisition Center Frederick $96,180

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 36C10X26D0027?

36C10X26D0027 was awarded to Government Scientific Source Inc. by VA Strategic Acquisition Center Frederick (Headquarters) on September 1, 2026.

How much is contract 36C10X26D0027 worth?

Orders under 36C10X26D0027 have obligated $96,180. 36C10X26D0027's own ceiling is $7,165,058. A single order can be worth up to $750,000.

How many orders have been placed under contract 36C10X26D0027?

1 order has been placed under 36C10X26D0027, the latest on September 1, 2026.

Who can order from contract 36C10X26D0027?

36C10X26D0027 is a single award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.

Was contract 36C10X26D0027 competed?

The extent of competition for 36C10X26D0027 was competed under sap. The government received 2 offers.

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