J065--NYHHS Manhattan VAMC Histology Lab Equipment Full Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 is soliciting proposals for comprehensive full service and maintenance of histology laboratory equipment at the Manhattan Campus of the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System. The procurement covers multiple pieces of specialized laboratory equipment from manufacturers including Leica Microsystems, Sakura Medical Corp, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, encompassing cryostats, microtomes, coverslippers, slide printers, and tissue embedding systems. The contract requires comprehensive maintenance services including preventative and corrective maintenance, parts replacement, electrical safety inspections, and strict adherence to original equipment manufacturer recommendations and industry standards such as FDA regulations, NFPA, TJC, OSHA, and CAP. Technicians must be OEM-trained with at least two years of experience to perform the required services. The solicitation deadline is September 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET, with quotes to be submitted to Yasmin Moses at the VA Network Contracting Office.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a size standard of $34 million. The contract structure includes a base period with four option years, spanning from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030, providing a potential five-year service commitment. The solicitation does not identify any current incumbents or contractors in the provided documentation. Services will be performed at the Manhattan Campus of the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, with wage determinations applicable to New York counties including Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, and Westchester. The procurement falls under PSC category J065 for maintenance, repair, and rebuild of medical, dental, and veterinary equipment and supplies.