6640--623 (Activation) Lab Special Stains -equipment rental reagent CPK- PKG 276 CHIP-IN

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a cost-per-kit equipment reagent rental agreement for an automated special stains instrument to be installed at the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center (JMIVAMC) in Tulsa, OK. This instrument will enable faster and more consistent analysis of tissue samples by automating baking, deparaffinization, and staining. Key requirements include a capacity of 1-20 slides, independent temperature control (37°C–75°C), at least 25 reagent positions, and the ability to process specific special stains. The contractor must provide all equipment, parts, service, maintenance, and necessary training at no additional cost. Installation, validation studies, and all other implementation tasks must be completed by July 1, 2026. Technical support, including 24/7 phone support and 24-hour on-site response for repairs, is also required. The contractor will also provide value-added items such as Uninterruptible Power Supplies and ancillary equipment. Due to VA information security policies, no hard drives containing patient information will be removed from VA facilities.

Amendment 0003 modifies the solicitation 36C25926Q0305 for "Lab Special Stains - equipment rental reagent CPK- PKG 276 CHIP-IN," updating line items 0014 and 0015, and revising estimated annual quantities for line items 0001–0013. The period of performance is now July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031, with a delivery/installation date of July 1, 2026. The deadline for quote submissions has been extended to May 26, 2026, at 16:00 CST. Amendment 0002 incorporates FAR Clause 52.222-90 regarding DEI discrimination, and Amendment 0001 previously extended the quote due date to May 1, 2026. This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for anatomical pathological services, with a firm-fixed price contract anticipated. Evaluation factors include technical capability, price, and past performance. The NAICS code is 532490, and the procurement is unrestricted.

The James Mountain Inhofe VAMC requires a five-year, firm-fixed price, blanket purchase agreement for automated special stains instruments. This request aims to enhance tissue sample analysis through faster, more consistent methods, replacing manual processes that are time and labor-intensive. The automated system must be a standalone unit capable of baking, deparaffinization, and staining, holding 1-20 slides, and having independent temperature control (37°C–75°C). It needs at least 25 reagent positions, bulk fluid capacity, and compliance with CSA, EMC, and CE standards. Due to space limitations, dimensions are restricted to 20in W x 25in D x 53.3in H. The instrument must process specific special stains, including AFB, Alcian Blue, Congo Red, and PAS, with varying annual slide volumes. The contractor is responsible for all equipment, parts, service, maintenance, and shipping, including workstations and hard drives. They must provide hardware/software upgrades, on-site validation support, technical support 24/7 by phone, and on-site within 24 hours for repairs. Operator training for two persons in the first year and ongoing as needed is required. Value-added items include UPS systems and ancillary equipment, which become the property of Eastern Oklahoma VAHCS. Equipment must be installed and operational by June 1, 2026, for a performance period from June 1, 2026, to May 30, 2031.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C25926Q0305 for JMI Activation Pathology Lab Special Stainer Cost Per Kit (CPK) Equipment Rental. This combined synopsis/solicitation seeks offers for anatomical pathological services, including various stains like TRICHROME BLUE, PAP STAIN, and AFB STAIN, for the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The contract will be a firm-fixed price for a five-year base ordering period from June 1, 2026, to May 30, 2031. Quotes are due by April 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST, and must be emailed to kadarius.griffin@va.gov. Offers will be evaluated based on technical capability, price, and past performance. The solicitation includes several FAR and VAAR clauses, emphasizing compliance and specific requirements for proposal submission.

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This document is an amendment to a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ #: 36C25926Q0305) for anatomical pathology lab special stains and equipment rental for the Department of Veterans Affairs. It incorporates FAR Clause 52.222-90 regarding DEI discrimination and extends the quote submission deadline to May 5th, 2026, at 16:00 CST. The solicitation is for a firm-fixed-price contract, unrestricted, with NAICS code 532490. Offerors must submit technical capability, price, and past performance. Quotes will be evaluated based on these factors, with technical capability being paramount. The place of performance is the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center in Tulsa, OK. The document lists various FAR and VAAR clauses applicable to the acquisition.

This document is an amendment to a previous combined solicitation, number 36C25926Q0305, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. It extends the due date for quotes to May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST, and clarifies that no further questions will be accepted. The solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Pathology Lab Special Stainer Cost Per Kit (CPK) Equipment Rental, aiming for a firm-fixed-price contract. The NAICS code is 532490, and it is an unrestricted solicitation. Offerors must submit quotes addressing technical capability, price, and past performance. Evaluation factors include technical capability, price, and past performance, with technical capability being paramount. The place of performance is the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Quotes must be emailed to kadarius.griffin@va.gov and NCO19Lab@va.gov by April 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.