6640--BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Specimen Tracking System - MPLS
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C26326Q0966
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 23
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Minneapolis VA Health Care System Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 sought quotations for a Specimen Tracking System for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, with proposals due August 19, 2026. This procurement has been awarded to Leica Microsystems Inc. for $361,017.88 under contract 36C26326P0710 as of August 28, 2026.
The solicitation was unrestricted with no set-aside category. Place of performance and delivery is Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417. The NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees; FSC/PSC is 6640.
The system must support 9 pathologists and 10 technical users across 16 bench-based workstations, processing approximately 16,000 surgical pathology cases annually with future expansion capability for cytology and autopsy. It must integrate bidirectionally with current VistA and future Oracle Health/Cerner systems, support HL7 interoperability, and interface with existing Leica BOND III and Roche Ventana instrumentation. The awarded Leica Cerebro system includes barcode-driven specimen tracking, workflow management, hardware (client PCs, monitors, barcode scanners, thermal printers), software modules, user licensing, on-site installation, end-user and administrative training, validation and go-live support, and twelve-month warranty. Delivery and full operational capability must occur within 90 days of award under FOB Destination terms. Technical support is provided Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Evaluation used lowest price, technically acceptable criteria under simplified acquisition procedures for commercial products and services. Offerors were required to acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0002 (issued August 12, 2026) extending the deadline from August 12 to August 19.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Attachment 1: Template for Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services Effective Date: 01/15/2026 Revision: 03 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01. This solicitation is unrestricted. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, with a small business size standard of 1000 Employees. The FSC/PSC is 6640. The Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417 is seeking to purchase a Specimen Tracking System. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Supplies/Services Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Price 1 Specimen Tracking System *See Statement of Work in the solicitation document* 1 EA The purchase order/contract period of performance is a One Time Purchase (Please specify in your solicitation response how long the system will take for complete installation). Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Address: Minneapolis VA Health Care System One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417 Country: UNITED STATES The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. The following solicitation provisions and clause apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services See Solicitation document. All quoters shall submit the following: Full solicitation package in accordance with the Instructions to Offerors located in the solicitation document. All quotes shall be sent to the Contracting Officer, Traci Johannes, at traci.johannes@va.gov. Award will be based upon a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of RFO FAR 12. Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov/. Submission of your response shall be received not later than August 12th, 2026 at 16:30PM CST at traci.johannes@va.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below. Point of Contact Traci Johannes, traci.johannes@va.gov
Update #1 ·
Attachment 1: Template for Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services
Effective Date: 01/15/2026
Revision: 03
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.
This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.
This solicitation is unrestricted.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, with a small business size standard of 1000 Employees.
The FSC/PSC is 6640.
The Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417 is seeking to purchase a Specimen Tracking System.
All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:
Supplies/Services
Line Item
Description
Quantity
Unit of Measure
Unit Price
Total Price
1
Specimen Tracking System
*See Statement of Work in the solicitation document*
1
EA
The purchase order/contract period of performance is a One Time Purchase (Please specify in your solicitation response how long the system will take for complete installation).
Place of Performance/Place of Delivery
Address:
Minneapolis VA Health Care System
One Veterans Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55417
Country:
UNITED STATES
The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.
The following solicitation provisions and clause apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services See Solicitation document.
All quoters shall submit the following: Full solicitation package in accordance with the Instructions to Offerors located in the solicitation document.
All quotes shall be sent to the Contracting Officer, Traci Johannes, at traci.johannes@va.gov.
Award will be based upon a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of RFO FAR 12.
Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov/.
Submission of your response shall be received not later than August 12th, 2026 at 16:30PM CST at traci.johannes@va.gov.
Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).
Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.
Point of Contact
Traci Johannes, traci.johannes@va.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| C01 36C26326P0710.pdf | ||
| 36C26326Q0966 0002.pdf | ||
| 36C26326Q0966 0001.pdf | ||
| 36C26326Q0966.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C26326Q0966_1.pdf |
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