6550-- IHC-ISH Staining and Analyzers (CPT)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking a single contractor to provide a comprehensive Immunohistochemical (IHC) and In-situ hybridization (ISH) Equipment solution through a Blanket Purchase Agreement with Cost Per Test (CPT) pricing. The procurement covers fully automated instrumentation capable of performing multiple testing functions including baking, deparaffinization, staining, multi-parameter testing, and various hybridization techniques, along with all necessary reagents, consumables, installation, training, and maintenance services. The VA requires FDA-approved equipment to reduce validation processes and staffing complexity, with systems that must feature random access capability, continuous slide loading, barcode interface, and the ability to function in arid and high-altitude environments. The solicitation seeks to establish a single-award BPA to avoid interface problems, streamline workflow, and enhance patient care outcomes across participating facilities. Proposals are due on September 5, 2025, at 9:00 AM PST and must be submitted via email to Carlos Magana at the Network Contracting Office 22.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designation and is classified under NAICS code 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The contract structure includes a base period from September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2026, followed by four additional one-year option periods extending through September 14, 2030, for a total potential five-year term. The comprehensive pricing model covers over 135 diagnostic test types with projected annual test volumes ranging from 5 to 2,115 tests per test type, with a 3% annual increase projection across the contract period. Performance will occur at three VA healthcare facilities: New Mexico VA Healthcare System in Albuquerque, VA Loma Linda Healthcare System in California, and Phoenix VA Healthcare System in Arizona. The contractor must complete installation within one year of award and provide a primary BPA program manager to serve as the main point of contact for all delivery orders issued under the agreement.