6640--Lab - Immunohistochemical (IHC) Auto-Stainer
ID: 36C24226Q0084Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8cb66096b47f4a1f8e79c8515d2680e1/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotes for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the procurement of an Immunohistochemical (IHC) Auto-Stainer for the Buffalo VA Medical Center. This contract aims to provide an automated IHC system that is FDA-approved, capable of processing a minimum of 90 slides within 8 hours, and allows for the use of third-party reagents, ensuring flexibility in custom staining protocols. The IHC system is critical for accurate patient diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing the importance of timely and precise laboratory results. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by December 1, 2025, with a guaranteed minimum contract value of $20,000. For further inquiries, contact Jonathan Kilgore, Contracting Officer, at jonathan.kilgore@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jonathan KilgoreContracting Officer
    (973) 676-1000
    jonathan.kilgore@va.gov
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    36C24226Q0084 0001.docx
    This amendment to Solicitation 36C24226Q0084 by the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Clinical Laboratory Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Stainer Testing at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. The purpose of this amendment is to answer vendor questions, extend the quote submission due date to December 1, 2025, and set a deadline for further questions (November 19, 2025). Key requirements for the IHC stainer include FDA-approved PD-L1 22C3 and Her2 neu capabilities (with an understanding that an open system for Lab Developed Tests is acceptable if both aren't FDA-approved on a single platform), a throughput of at least 90 slides in 8 hours, and a flexible open system allowing third-party reagents. The contract will be awarded based on a Cost Per Reportable Result (CPRR) pricing model, with a guaranteed minimum of $20,000.00. The evaluation criteria include Technical Capability, Veterans Involvement, and Price. The contract period will be a five-year IDIQ, comprising a base year and four option years, from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2031.
    36C24226Q0084 0002.docx
    This amendment to a previous combined solicitation, numbered 36C24226Q0084, outlines requirements for an Immunohistochemical (IHC) Auto-Stainer Lab for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY, for the Buffalo VA Medical Center. The solicitation, issued as an RFQ, seeks an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Clinical Laboratory Immunohistochemistry Stainer Testing. Key details include a preference for Cost Per Reportable Result (CPRR) pricing, encompassing instrument, reagents, supplies, service, and delivery. The contract period is five years (March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2031), with a base year and four option years. The NAICS code is 334516, and the PSC is 6640. Technical requirements specify an FDA-approved, flexible open system with a minimum capacity of 30 slides and 35 reagents, capable of processing 90 slides within 8 hours. The system must also perform IHC, ISH, and FISH, including fully automated overnight runs and specific diagnostic tests. The document also addresses evaluation criteria, including technical capability, veterans' involvement, and price, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal regulations, waste disposal, and ongoing support and training.
    36C24226Q0084_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Immunohistochemical (IHC) Stainer Testing at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. This combined presolicitation/solicitation, issued as an RFQ, seeks an automated IHC system for accurate patient diagnosis, emphasizing FDA approval, open system flexibility, and custom staining protocols. The contract includes a base year and four option years, with a guaranteed minimum of $20,000.00. Pricing will be on a Cost Per Reportable Result (CPRR) basis, covering equipment, reagents, supplies, maintenance, and training. Key requirements include continuous inventory, specific instrumentation capabilities, comprehensive waste management, and adherence to federal regulations. Quotes are due by November 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time and will be evaluated based on technical capability, Veterans Involvement, and price.
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