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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on November 10, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

J065--Histology Lab Equip Maintenance and Service in support of the Central Iowa VA Healthcare System

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36C26326Q0124Federal

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Solicitation 36C26326Q0124 is a request for quotes from the Department of Veterans Affairs for histology lab equipment maintenance and service to support the Central Iowa VA Health Care System in Des Moines, Iowa. This is a total small business set-aside procurement conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The anticipated award is a firm-fixed-price contract consisting of a base year and four option years, with a total period of performance from February 2, 2026, to February 1, 2031. The scope of work includes preventive and corrective maintenance, parts replacement, and technical reporting for specific equipment, including a tissue processor and two microtomes, performed by manufacturer-trained Qualified Field Service Engineers. The government will utilize a trade-off source selection process, evaluating offers based on technical qualifications, price, and past performance. Technical evaluation is primarily pass/fail, requiring offerors to provide fully qualified engineers and a qualified backup. Key submission requirements include registration in the System for Award Management and the provision of a Unique Entity Identifier. Technical questions are due by November 17, 2025, and final quotes must be emailed to the Contracting Officer, Marie Weathers, by 10:00 AM CST on November 24, 2025. The contract mandates strict adherence to VA security protocols, including the use of tamper-evident packaging, encryption for data in transit, and the submission of Software Bill of Materials in NTIA-standard formats. Invoicing must be processed electronically via the Tungsten Network.

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Contract Value

$14,850

NAICS

811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Place of Performance

Department of Veterans Affairs Central Iowa VA Healthcare System, Des Moines, IA, 50310, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Award Issued Date

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeSaint Paul, MN, 55101, USA
Office AddressSaint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This is a solicitation conducted using FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested. Solicitation number 36C26326Q0124 is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03. This procurement is a base plus four option years contract, total set-aside for Small Business. Prospective offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at time of offer to the Government (https://www.sam.gov) Quotes will only be accepted from responsible contractors. The NAICS code for the solicitation is 811210 with a size standard of $34m annual receipts. A list of the contract line items, quantities, and units of measure are listed within the attached solicitation documentation. The VA anticipates one firm fixed price base +4 contract award to provide services to Central Iowa VA Health Care System, 3600 30th St., Des Moines, IA 50310. The period of performance is 02/02/2026 02/01/2031. FAR provisions 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-3 apply to this procurement and are detailed within the attached solicitation document. FAR clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 apply to this procurement and are included within the attached solicitation document. Additional requirements are listed within the attached solicitation document. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this acquisition. Technical questions on this solicitation are due via e-mail only to Marie Weathers, Contract Officer, at Sign up to see this detail no later than 10:00am Central Standard Time (CST), 11/17/2025 Quotes are due to the Contracting Office by 10:00am CST, 11/24/2025. Quotes are required to be emailed to Sign up to see this detail prior to the solicitation closing date and time. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure their quote is received in its entirety by the Contracting Officer before the solicitation closing. Contact Marie Weathers, Contract Officer, at Sign up to see this detail for information regarding the solicitation.

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