Stainer for fargo VA medical center
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 36C26325Q1080
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 23
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Fargo, North Dakota 58102, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is procuring a Leica HistoCore SPECTRA CV automated coverslipper and HistoCore SPECTRA ST slide stainer for the Fargo VA Medical Center's Histology laboratory. This sophisticated laboratory equipment will automate tissue slide preparation and staining processes, with capabilities to process up to 360 slides per hour and includes automated consumable management, integrated workstation functionality, and color-coded rack systems. The solicitation is being conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures as a full and open competitive procurement requiring contractors to be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The VA anticipates awarding a single firm-fixed-price contract, with evaluation based on responsible contractor criteria under the applicable FAR provisions and clauses. Technical questions must be submitted via email to Contracting Specialist Becky De Los Santos by 10:00am CST on August 19, 2025, with quotes due by 10:00am CST on August 25, 2025.
This procurement operates under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 900 employees and includes no set-aside designation, making it available to all qualified contractors. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges, though it represents a specialized medical equipment acquisition for a federal healthcare facility. The equipment package includes multiple components such as the primary stainer and coverslipper units, along with associated accessories, slide racks, cleaning containers, and workstation components. Delivery must be completed within 60 days after receipt of order to the Fargo Health Care System Warehouse at 2101 N. Elm Street, Fargo, ND 58102, with installation required to be performed by a Leica-certified service technician. The procurement serves the Fargo VA Health Care System, which provides medical services to veterans in the North Dakota region.
Notice text
Stainer for Fargo VA Health Care System.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
This is a solicitation conducted using FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested.
Solicitation number 36C26325Q1080 is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-02.
This procurement is a full and open. No Set-Aside.
Prospective offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at time of offer to the Government (https://www.sam.gov).
Quotes will only be accepted from responsible contractors. The NAICS code for the solicitation is 334516 with a size standard of 900 Employees.
A list of the contract line items, quantities, and units of measure are listed within the attached solicitation documentation.
The VA anticipates one firm fixed price contract award to provide supplies to Fargo VA Health Care System, 2101 Elm St, N, Fargo, ND 58102.
FAR provisions 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-3 apply to this procurement and are detailed within the attached solicitation document.
FAR clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 apply to this procurement and are included within the attached solicitation document.
Additional requirements are listed within the attached solicitation document.
The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this acquisition.
Technical questions on this solicitation are due via e-mail only to Becky De Los Santos, Contracting Specialist, at becky.delossantos@va.gov no later than 10:00am Central Standard Time (CST), 08-19-2025.
Quotes are due to the Contracting Office by 10:00am CST, 08-25-2025. Quotes are required to be emailed to becky.delossantos@va.gov prior to the solicitation closing date and time. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure their quote is received in its entirety by the Contracting Specialist before the solicitation closing.
Contact Becky De Los Santos, Contracting Specialist, at becky.delossantos@va.gov for information regarding the solicitation.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SPECIFICATION lab stainer - Brand Name or Like.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C26325Q1080.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Stainer for fargo VA medical center | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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