6640--Lab Supplies - Leica Histology Equipment for the Lebanon VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking to procure specialized Leica histology laboratory equipment for the Lebanon VA Medical Center through a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. The solicitation (No. 36C24425Q0623) covers 16 line items of laboratory equipment, including a HistoCore PELORIS 3 Dual Retort, HistoCore AUTOCUT Microtome, Bond-III Processing Module, and HistoCore Spectra ST Stainer. Vendors must submit a capability statement demonstrating technical ability to meet the full scope of requirements, along with past performance references and completed pricing schedules. The solicitation requires offerors to provide on-site instrumentation training during installation and include a manufacturer's warranty for the first year. The response deadline is May 12, 2025, at 12:00 pm Eastern Time, with the contract point of contact being Yazmin Alvarez, who can be reached at yazmin.alvarez@va.gov or 302-690-4601.

The procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees and Product Service Code 6640. There are no specific set-aside designations for this opportunity. The contract performance period is from 07/01/2025 to 06/30/2026, with a required delivery timeframe of 30 days after contract award. Delivery will be made to the Lebanon VA Medical Center warehouse located at 1700 S Lincoln Ave, Lebanon, PA 17042. The solicitation is unrestricted, meaning all qualified vendors can compete for the contract. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement involves multiple line items of sophisticated laboratory equipment. The vendor will be responsible for providing the equipment, associated accessories, and supplies as detailed in the Request for Quote (RFQ).