Histology

The Department of the Army Medical Command is procuring a comprehensive, fully automated histology laboratory sample preparation and consultation system for the Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The solicitation seeks a contractor to provide complete histology laboratory processing services including Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining, In-situ Hybridization (ISH) staining, Hematoyxlin and Eosin (H&E) staining, special stains, and whole slide imaging capabilities. Key requirements include FDA-approved equipment with Military Health System (MHS) Genesis interface compatibility, compliance with Defense Health Agency Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements, and maintenance of 98% operational status during business hours. The contractor must obtain Authority to Operate (ATO) certification within 12 months of contract award and provide comprehensive training, maintenance, and cybersecurity support throughout the contract period. The solicitation deadline has been extended to August 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM CST, with questions due by July 30, 2025, and evaluation will be conducted across administrative, technical capability, price, and subcontracting plan volumes.

This opportunity is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing), with no current incumbent contractor identified in the documentation. The contract encompasses substantial annual testing volumes including an estimated 505,750 IHC/ISH tests, 1,250,000 H&E stained tests, 27,500 special stains, and 1,783,250 whole slide imaging tests, though specific contract values are not disclosed in the available pricing worksheets. The performance period extends from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2029, establishing a four-year firm fixed-price contract structure. All services will be performed at the Brooke Army Medical Center histology laboratory in San Antonio, Texas, where the contractor must provide all necessary equipment, reagents, consumables, and technical support to maintain continuous laboratory operations. The contractor will be responsible for method verification studies within six weeks of contract award and must ensure seamless integration with existing laboratory information systems and workflows.