6640--Tissue Processing Equipment

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting offers for the procurement, delivery, installation, training, and initial support of a new Automated Tissue Processor 1.0 to replace outdated equipment in the histology laboratory at Ralph H. Johnson VAHCS. Offerors must provide a brand‑name product or an “equal” product that meets all salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics identified in the solicitation, and must include a cross‑reference in the quotation demonstrating compliance. Pricing must be submitted in the B.2. Price/Cost Schedule, include all FOB‑Destination shipping charges, and clearly list any and all discounts offered. Evaluation will be based on price and technical acceptability, with the contract awarded to the quotation deemed Best Value under FAR 12.201‑1. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses (HUBZone, Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned, Women‑Owned, etc.) and requires U.S.–made or designated‑country end products unless unavailable. Offerors must submit a single PDF quote via email to Joseph.Locke@va.gov by the specified deadline, include required contract clauses (or minimal additional clauses for subcontracts), and provide brand name, make/model, descriptive literature, and any product modifications if offering an “equal” item. Non‑compliant quotes will be removed from consideration.

Notice ID

0d4f2e8f49ac421b84ae5588ee9ac95d

Solicitation Number

36C24726Q0452

NAICS Code

334516

Classification Code

6640