6515--Pathology Tissue Processor - VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 4, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of one new Pathology Tissue Processor for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System's Pathology and Histology Laboratories. The equipment must meet specific salient characteristics including maximum dimensions of 23" length x 28" width x 54" height, weight specifications of 363 lbs. empty and 551 lbs. when full, power requirements of 100-240 Vac at 50/60 Hz, and advanced features such as automatic reagent rotation, pre-heating capability up to 35 degrees Celsius, touch screen interface, and downdraft ventilation with formaldehyde filter. Vendor credentialing through Symplr is mandatory for on-site work, requiring up-to-date flu vaccination, TB test, COVID-19 vaccine, and HIPAA certification. Quotes will be evaluated based on special features, warranty, delivery timeframe, and price, with domestic product preference consideration applied. The deadline for submission is March 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM EST, with quotes to be submitted to Contracting Specialist Stanley Kwasny at stanley.kwasny@va.gov with the RFQ number 36C24426Q0377 in the subject line.

This solicitation is designated as a 100 percent small business set-aside, with the NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract will be awarded on a Firm Fixed Price basis, with installation, assembly, delivery charges, and training to a designated superuser required and included in the quoted price. The tissue processor must be delivered FOB Destination to Pittsburgh VA Medical Center-University at 4100 Allequippa Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15240-1003. Offerors who are not the Original Equipment Manufacturer must provide authorization letters from the OEM. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer to the Austin Payment Center, with invoices submitted electronically in arrears per VAAR Clause 852.232-72.