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6640--BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Specimen Tracking System - MPLS

Awarded

36C26326Q0966Federal

Submission Closed09/19/2026, 04:30:00 PM CDT

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General Info

Minneapolis VA seeks lowest-priced, technically acceptable specimen tracking system by August 12, 2026, via SAM.gov.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)

Contract Value

$361,017.88

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN, 55417, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS INC.

Award Issued Date

08/28/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Breakdown

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Timeline

3 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedJul 30

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedAug 6

The notice description changed.

Deadline changedAug 12

Response deadline changed from Aug 12, 2026 to Aug 19, 2026.

Notice updatedAug 28

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

AwardedAug 28

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

09/19/2026, 04:30:00 PM CDT

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSaint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)

Office AddressSaint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

Contacts

Traci JohannesContracting Officer

Full Description

Attachment 1: Template for Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services Effective Date: 01/15/2026 Revision: 03 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01. This solicitation is unrestricted. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, with a small business size standard of 1000 Employees. The FSC/PSC is 6640. The Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417 is seeking to purchase a Specimen Tracking System. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Supplies/Services Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Price 1 Specimen Tracking System *See Statement of Work in the solicitation document* 1 EA The purchase order/contract period of performance is a One Time Purchase (Please specify in your solicitation response how long the system will take for complete installation). Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Address: Minneapolis VA Health Care System One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417 Country: UNITED STATES The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. The following solicitation provisions and clause apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services See Solicitation document. All quoters shall submit the following: Full solicitation package in accordance with the Instructions to Offerors located in the solicitation document. All quotes shall be sent to the Contracting Officer, Traci Johannes, at Sign up to see this detail. Award will be based upon a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of RFO FAR 12. Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov/. Submission of your response shall be received not later than August 12th, 2026 at 16:30PM CST at Sign up to see this detail. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below. Point of Contact Traci Johannes, Sign up to see this detail