6632--521-26-1-237-0004: Slide Stainer Equipment (1) (VA-26-00019385)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 is seeking to procure one Leica HistoCore CHROMAX Workstation, a slide staining equipment system essential for performing hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining for diagnostic testing at the Birmingham VA Medical Center's Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. The equipment consists of a HistoCore CHROMAX ST Stainer and HistoCore CHROMAX CV Coverslipper with specific technical requirements including a minimum throughput of 240 slides per hour for the stainer, 260 slides per hour for the coverslipper, a minimum 30-slide rack capacity, 18 reagent stations, and FDA clearance for in vitro diagnostic use. The solicitation is structured as a firm-fixed-price contract with a 45-calendar day delivery and installation period. While the government file does not explicitly detail evaluation criteria beyond the technical specifications, the contract emphasizes adherence to these requirements and timely delivery. Interested vendors must submit proposals by January 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time, with Michelle Bocage of the VA VISN 7 Network Contracting Office in Duluth, GA serving as the primary point of contact.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% set-aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), restricting competition to eligible veteran-owned firms. No incumbent contractor or award value is specified in the available documentation. The procurement involves a single unit of equipment to be delivered and installed within 45 calendar days of contract award. The place of performance is located at 700 19th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, where the equipment will support the medical center's pathology operations. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) and PSC code 6632 (Analysis Instruments, Medical Laboratory Use).