6515--Epredia CryoStar NX70 for Asheville VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 seeks two Epredia CryoStar NX70 cryostats with Cold D configuration for the Asheville VAMC, with proposals due June 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. This procurement is a total small business set-aside, requiring all offerors to be verified small businesses registered in the SBA database at time of quote submittal.

Place of performance is Asheville, Virginia Medical Center. The cryostat must cut tissue specimens from 1 to 99 microns thickness, feature a touch LCD screen with automated and manual modes, store up to 32 specimens in the chamber, include a built-in disinfection system, and provide multi-axis specimen orientation. Offerors must demonstrate three years of experience with the CryoStar NX70 and provide at least two similar contracts completed within the past three years.

The vendor must provide onsite installation, validation, and training at no additional cost, plus comprehensive 24/7 technical support with one-hour response time for downtime calls and 24-hour onsite service response. All repairs and replacement parts are provided at no cost during the first year. Following the initial year, the facility may purchase annual service contracts for years 2 through 5 with pricing to be provided in the quote. The contract incorporates VA-specific personnel vetting and credentialing requirements (VAAR 852.204-72) and standard FAR clauses addressing security, DEI compliance, and system access controls. Award will be on a firm-fixed-price basis to the offeror providing best value based on technical/management approach, past performance, and price. NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; PSC code is 6515.