Purchase Order Sakura Tissue-Tek VIP 6A Vacuum Infiltration Processor

The National Institutes of Health, Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations, is soliciting a single Sakura Tissue-Tek VIP 6A Vacuum Infiltration Processor on a non-competitive basis, with responses due September 4. This procurement is issued under FAR 12.603 authority and is not set aside for small business.

Place of performance is Durham, NC 27709 (NIH/NIEHS, 111 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC). The equipment replaces an outdated instrument that has reached end of service life and is no longer vendor-supported. The processor must provide integrated vacuum infiltration processing for high-throughput histology and pathology tissue preparation, advanced programmable processing protocols, compatibility with existing Sakura histology workflows and reagents, automated reagent management with AI-assisted operational monitoring, validated processing performance, and manufacturer-certified installation, maintenance, software support, and operator training.

The acquisition is being procured from Sakura Finetek USA, Inc. (1750 West 214th Street, Torrance, CA 90501) and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. NAICS code 423450 applies (Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers); PSC code is 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies).

Price quotations must include unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery timeframe, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. point, and product descriptions. Offerors must provide UEI, TIN, and business size certification and be actively registered in SAM.gov. Responses should be submitted electronically to Francisca Wagstaff at wagstaff@nih.gov. The Government reserves the right to accept any offer before the expiration date.