Automated H&E Staining System Supply and Delivery

The contract seeks the supply, delivery, and end-of-lease removal of an FDA-approved automated H&E tissue staining system capable of processing a minimum of 300 slides per hour, encompassing all required hardware, software, and an initial supply of reagents. The system must meet strict regulatory standards and be fully operational upon delivery, with the contractor responsible for installation, validation, and eventual removal at the conclusion of the lease term. Performance is required at Fort Benning, Georgia, with all equipment and services tailored to support laboratory workflows within a military medical setting. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, limited exclusively to small business concerns as defined by the NAICS code 339112 for medical and dental equipment and supplies manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on May 7, 2026, with a firm response deadline of May 15, 2026, at 8:30 PM Eastern Time. The contracting activity is under the Department of Defense through W40M Mrco East, and the award will be made to a qualified small business that can demonstrate technical capability, compliance with FDA requirements, and adherence to timely delivery and end-of-lease logistics. No point of contact information is provided in the public posting, and bidders must navigate the process through the official SAM.gov portal.