6632--Tissue Processors for VISN 22

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 seeks 12 Tissue Tek VIP6 AI tissue processors and 12 uninterruptible power supplies for deployment across six VA healthcare facilities, with proposals due June 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM PDT. This is an unrestricted, open-market procurement with no set-aside restrictions. The contract type is firm-fixed-price with lowest price as the sole evaluation factor.

The six VA locations receiving equipment are New Mexico, Loma Linda, Tucson, San Diego, Long Beach, and Greater Los Angeles. Each site requires two tissue processors with a maximum cassette capacity of 300 each and two accompanying UPS units. Delivery and installation must be completed within 90 days after receipt of order. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; the PSC code is 6632, Analysis Instruments, Medical Laboratory Use.

Offerors must provide detailed technical specifications addressing software capabilities, compatibility with existing Sakura embedding centers, reagent management systems, infiltration and vacuum technology, and support services including onsite preventative maintenance with less than 24-hour response times and telephone/email support with less than 8-hour response times. Reagent station containers are limited to one gallon maximum. The solicitation explicitly covers equipment purchase only; preventative maintenance services, supplies, accessories, and additional equipment are excluded. Vendors may propose compatible alternative equipment if pricing and compatibility meet requirements following technical review. Payment is made by electronic funds transfer with monthly invoicing as needed. An amendment issued May 21 answered nine substantive questions from offerors; the contracting office is Network Contracting Office 22, Long Beach, California, with Contract Specialist Marcos Diaz as the point of contact.