Grossing stations

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 is soliciting quotes for the procurement of grossing stations at the William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina. The contract requires the removal and disposal of two existing grossing stations and the complete turnkey installation and commissioning of two new grossing stations in the Pathology Department. Contractors must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, and expertise for the removal, installation, testing, and commissioning of the units, including potential decontamination and asbestos abatement services. The government will evaluate proposals using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, seeking the most advantageous offer based on price and technical compliance. The original quote submission deadline of August 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET has been extended to September 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM EDT, and a mandatory site survey must be conducted between September 8-12, 2025.

This procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract performance period extends from September 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, providing a four-month window for completion of all work. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on parts and labor for the installed equipment. Specific installation requirements include precise positioning of the grossing stations, connecting electrical and utility lines, modifying vent hoods and countertops, and ensuring full system functionality for both units. All work will be performed at the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center located in Columbia, South Carolina.