6640--Grossing Stations

This procurement, designated as solicitation number 36C25726Q0528, is a Request for Quotation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the Network Contracting Office 17 in San Antonio, Texas, for Grossing Stations to be used in anatomic and forensic pathology settings. The requirement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5 with a NAICS code of 334516 and a size standard of 1,000 employees, necessitating that all offerors be registered in SAM.gov under this code and provide proper small business certifications. The equipment must meet stringent technical specifications, including stainless steel construction, 115V/1ph/60hz electrical requirements, a 60-inch by 32-inch elevatable platform, and operation within a controlled environment of 21.0±6.0°C, 35–75% humidity, and up to 2,000 meters elevation. The items listed include brand-name or equal products such as the Maestro Encore grossing station, pneumatic faucets, pegboard accessories, formalin dispensing units, and warranty coverage, with delivery required 120 days after receipt of order to the Dallas VA Healthcare System in Dallas, Texas. All proposals must be submitted via email only by June 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Standard Time to Teresa Arzola, Contract Specialist, with a specific subject line format and must include a completed SF1449 form with mandatory blocks filled out. Offers that include equal items must provide a written technical comparison demonstrating compliance with all salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics outlined in the solicitation; failure to meet even one salient characteristic results in disqualification. The acquisition is governed by FAR 52.212-4 for commercial items, and contractors must adhere to VAAR-specific clauses covering rejected goods, packing for domestic shipment, electronic invoicing via Tungsten Network, and administrative contracting officer authority. Additional mandatory requirements include compliance with the Buy American Act, prohibitions on gray market and counterfeit items, contractor employee whistleblower rights, restrictions on internal confidentiality agreements, security prohibitions related to telecommunications equipment under OFAC guidelines, and compliance with trafficking in persons regulations. Payments will be processed electronically through the System for Award Management upon receipt of delivery, and all invoices are required to be submitted exclusively via the designated electronic portal.