J066--Sakura Tissue-Tek Service Agreement

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is soliciting quotes for full-service preventative and corrective maintenance of Sakura Tissue-Tek equipment under Request for Quote 36C24626Q0316. This procurement is classified as a brand name only requirement, indicating that contractors must be authorized to service the specified Sakura equipment. The government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract based on the terms, conditions, and statement of work contained in the solicitation. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of quote submission and maintain active registration through contract award to be eligible for consideration. The RFQ was issued on or about February 9, 2026, with a response deadline of February 13, 2026, providing interested parties a narrow four-day window to submit their quotes. The place of performance is Hampton, Virginia. Tiara R. White, the Contracting Officer, can be reached at (757) 315-3941 or Tiara.White@va.gov for inquiries regarding this opportunity.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside, restricting competition to certified small business entities. The estimated period of performance includes a base year plus four option years, representing a five-year potential service agreement. The applicable NAICS Code is 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a size standard of $34.0 million, and the PSC classification is J066 (Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment). While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the multi-year structure with four option years suggests a substantial long-term commitment. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the available documents. All offerors are responsible for independently downloading the complete solicitation documents and any amendments from the Contract Opportunities website without further notification from the Contracting Officer.