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6640--NX EQ Automated Coverslipper Machines (VA-26-00027783)

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36C10X26Q0123Federal

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Contract 36C10X26D0027 was awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs Enterprise Procurement Office, specifically the Strategic Acquisition Center in Frederick, Maryland, to Government Scientific Source, Inc. The contract is valued at $7,165,057.91 and covers the procurement of NX EQ Automated Coverslipper Machines, specifically Leica models or equivalents, to support VA Medical Centers nationwide. The period of performance is five years, running from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2031. The scope of work involves a national requirements contract including the delivery of hardware and associated service plans. The procurement was conducted under NAICS code 334516 for Medical and Dental Instrument Manufacturing. Key administrative details include a structured price and cost schedule covering a base year and four option years, a 3% service level agreement fee, and a requirement for the contractor to provide quarterly sales reporting for FY 2026. Contract administration is managed by Contract Specialist Alanna Wilson.

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VA awarded Government Scientific Source $7.16M for automated coverslipper machines over five years.

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NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

MD, USA

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36C10X26Q0123 - NX EQ Automated Coverslipper Machines

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36C10X26Q0123 - NX EQ Automated Coverslipper Machines

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36C10X26Q0123 - Product Description: Leica Automated Coverslipper Machines

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Attachment C: Sales Reporting Tool (36C10X26Q0123)

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Attachment D Price Cost Schedule 36C10X26Q0123

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36C10X26D0027 - NX EQ Automated Coverslipper Machines

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36C10X26Q0123 Attachment G - Template for Industry Questions

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36C10X26Q0123 Past Performance Questionnaire - Automated Coverslipper Machines

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36C10X26Q0123 - Past Performance References

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Sac Frederick (36C10X)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeFREDERICK, MD, 21703, USA
Office AddressFREDERICK, MD, 21703, USA
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Alanna WilsonContract Specialist

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The Enterprise Procurement Office, formerly the Strategic Acquisition Center, issued solicitation 36C10X26Q0123 for automated coverslipper machines for the Department of Veterans Affairs in support of VA Medical Centers. Contract 36C10X26D0027 was awarded to Government Scientific Souce, Inc. The contract is valued at $7,165,057.91 with a period of performance from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2031.

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