6640--IHC Instruments, Reagents, and Supplies

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Great Lakes Acquisition Center is soliciting quotes for a firm-fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply automated immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in-situ hybridization (ISH) staining systems, along with associated reagents and consumable supplies. The procurement targets providing one automated staining system each for Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Illinois and Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with an estimated contract value ranging from a guaranteed minimum of $250,000 to a maximum of $2.5 million over a five-year period. The systems must comply with federal laboratory standards such as CLIA and CLSI, include features like walk-away capability, slide throughput of at least 60 slides per eight-hour shift, onboard processing functions, reagent monitoring, and integration with existing antibody menus. The solicitation emphasizes installation, training for at least two personnel, preventative maintenance with a 12-month warranty, and post-installation support services including telephone assistance and repair during specified hours. Quoters are required to submit pricing for all required reagents and supplies, an implementation plan covering installation, validation, and training, as well as commercial literature demonstrating compliance with specifications. The evaluation will consider the technical capabilities, including instrument throughput and footprint, menu breadth, operational efficiency, and the proposed implementation schedule, alongside price to determine the best value to the government. All submissions must accept the solicitation’s terms and conditions or specify exceptions, be received by January 31, 2026, and be sent electronically to the contracting officer. This solicitation follows streamlined acquisition procedures under FAR Part 12, allowing full and open competition, with specific provisions and clauses governing the contract included by reference.