Solicitation Amendment HT940626QE0240001 SF 30.pdf
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- Tissue Tek 6 Vacuum Infiltration Processor
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- HT9406-26-Q-E024
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Defense Health Agency
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Amendment of Solicitation 0001
This is a Standard Form 30 (SF 30) amendment to solicitation HT940626QE024, issued by the Defense Health Agency (HCD Southeast, located in Frederick, Maryland) on June 22, 2026. The amendment extends the solicitation due date from June 15 to June 22, 2026, and updates salient characteristics and specifications. The terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged except as specified in this amendment.
Procurement Details
The solicitation is for a TISSUE-TEK VIP 6 AI Vacuum Infiltration Processor (230W/50Hz), a self-contained tissue processing system designed for high-volume pathology laboratories. The equipment must perform automated dehydration, clearing, and paraffin infiltration stages of the histology workflow. Key requirements include: Advanced Solution Manager capability to automatically track reagent usage with alert prompts; Safe-Fill Mode to prevent retort under-filling; power outage protection for specimen safety; capacity to accommodate up to 300 cassettes per run; dedicated smart cleaning cycle to minimize paraffin buildup; 230-volt operation with large color touchscreen interface; remote monitoring capabilities; and integrated activated carbon filter system for fume control. Physical specifications require a floor-standing model with approximate dimensions of 61cm width, 68cm depth, and 133cm height, optimized for laboratory space efficiency. The procurement includes installation, training, standard warranty, and door-to-door delivery.
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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.
Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:
(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;
or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER
NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.
B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).
C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:
D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.
14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
(Signature of person authorized to sign)
15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(Signature of Contracting Officer)
16C. DATE SIGNED
Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)
6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER
9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBE
10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
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SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Description/Specifications/Statement of Work
Header Miscellaneous Text (Modified):
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
TISSUE-TEK VIP 6 AI VACUUM INFILTRATIONPROCESSOR 230W/50Hz
This item needed is a vacuum infiltration processor designed for the high-volume pathology laboratory. It is engineered to streamline the tissue processing workflow while prioritizing specimen safety and reagent efficiency. The system is a self-contained tissue processors are used to prepare human or animal tissue samples for microscopic examination. It automates the dehydration, clearing, and paraffin infiltration stages of the histology workflow.
Must have Key Features:
System's ability to monitor reagent quality automatically and provide "Solution Manager" alerts to ensure specimens are never processed in exhausted chemicals.
Physical Dimensions
A floor-standing model with a foot print optimized for laboratory space efficiency.
Approximately Width 61cm
Approximately Depth 68cm
Approximately Height133cm
Salient Features:
- Advanced Solution Manager: Automatically tracks reagent usage and prompts exchanges.
- Performs automated reagent transfers to maintain optimal concentration levels.
Specimen Safety:
- Safe-Fill Mode:Prevents the retort from under-filling, ensuring tissue never dries out.
- Power Outage Protection: Includes a backup system to protect samples during unexpected power loss.
Enhanced Throughput:
- The retort accommodates up to 300 cassettes per run.
- Supports conventional loading workflows.
Smart Cleaning:
- Features a dedicated cleaning cycle that minimizes paraffin buildup in the lines and retort.
- Automated paraffin wax melting and transfers.
User Interface:
- 230v
- A large color touchscreen provides real-time status updates and a visual representation of the processing progress.
- Remote monitoring capabilities allow technicians to check status from other parts of the lab.
Environmental Controls:
- Equipped with an integrated activated carbon filter system to minimize exposure to xylene and formaldehyde fumes, ensuring a safer work environment.
Installation, training, standard warranty and door to door delivery
END SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
HT940626QE0240001
HT940626QE0240001
| SUMMARY OF CHANGES |
| Description/Specifications/Statement of Work |
| IDCode: J |
| Page: 1 |
| Pages: 3 |
| AmendNo: 0001 |
| EffDate: 22 Jun 2026 |
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| IssCode: HT9406 |
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| IssuedBy: DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY |
HCD SOUTHEAST, 808 SCHREIDER STREET
FREDERICK, MD 21702
UNITED STATES
Bouaphet Phanvongsa, Email: bouaphet.phanvongsa2.civ@health.mil Telephone: 490637194647916 AdminBy:
SCD: PAS:
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| SolChg: 1 |
| SolNo: HT940626QE024 |
| SolDate: 01 Jun 2026 |
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| Amended: 1 |
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| NoCopies: 1 |
| ApprData: See Section G - Contract Administration Data |
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| Descript: The purpose of this amendment is to update the salient characteristics and extend the due date from 15 June to 22 June 26. See the summary of changes for details. The terms and conditions remain unchanged. |
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| CoNameTitle: Sarah Keebaugh |
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| CODate: 12 Jun 2026 |
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