Iwaki America Incorporated

Iwaki America Incorporated, headquartered in Holliston, Massachusetts, is a small business manufacturer specializing in aquatic research equipment and chemical handling systems designed to support federal agencies' life sciences and medical research initiatives. The company serves as a critical supplier to the federal government for specialized equipment and maintenance services that enable advanced aquatic research programs across multiple federal agencies.

Iwaki America has demonstrated substantial expertise in providing aquatic housing systems, preventative maintenance services, and specialized research equipment through its federal contract portfolio. The company has received purchase orders and delivery orders from several Department of Health and Human Services agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, National Eye Institute, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Notable products delivered include zebrafish housing systems such as the LABREED ITS-Z system with double-six shelving and aquatic support systems; specialized equipment including benchtop quarantine aquatic support systems, automated feeding systems (FeederBot), filtration system upgrades, and aquatic holding controls systems; and stainless steel UV light vessels for aquatic facility infrastructure. The company has also provided preventative maintenance services for xenopus frog systems and central animal facility aquatic holding systems. Contract values have ranged from approximately $14,000 to $55,000, with awards dated between May 2021 and November 2025. Several awards were designated as Total Small Business set-asides, including contracts with the FDA and National Eye Institute, while others were awarded without set-aside designations. Iwaki America has performed all work as a prime contractor without reliance on major subcontractors.

Iwaki America holds a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 16, awarded on November 14, 2025, with a ceiling value of $20,810.77 and an ultimate completion date of November 13, 2028. This contract, classified under NAICS Code 811210 and Product Service Code J088, provides comprehensive preventative maintenance services for aquatic animal housing units at the G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. The scope encompasses maintenance of three specialized systems—one Iwaki ITS-X System, one MBI XR3 Iwaki System Retrofit, and one MBI Water Storage Reservoir—located in the R&E Building subbasement animal vivarium. Contracted services include water quality testing, system inspections, pump and filter servicing, replacement of consumable parts, and comprehensive documentation of maintenance procedures. Iwaki America is responsible for providing all necessary labor, transportation, parts, and technical expertise, with technicians required to maintain Original Equipment Manufacturer training certification and comply with Veterans Affairs regulatory requirements. The contract was structured with a base year plus four one-year option periods from the original solicitation posting on October 9, 2025, and does not fall under a parent contract vehicle.