Tissue Tek 6 Vacuum Infiltration Processor

This solicitation issued by the Defense Health Agency under the Department of Defense seeks quotations for the procurement of a Tissue Tek 6 Vacuum Infiltration Processor, to be delivered to Landstuhl, Germany by August 21, 2026, on a firm-fixed-price basis typical of commercial item acquisitions under FAR Part 12. The solicitation number HT9406-26-Q-E024 specifies a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach, meaning compliant quotes meeting all technical requirements pass the technical evaluation threshold, and award is made to the lowest-priced offer among those technically acceptable. There are no socioeconomic set-asides or subcontracting restrictions specified, and while detailed line-item pricing data is absent, the procurement follows strict regulatory and procedural guidance reflecting federal acquisition and DoD-specific standards. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses to ensure compliance with ethics, labor, cybersecurity, and acquisition integrity requirements. Noteworthy clauses include protections against trafficking in persons, labor standards under executive orders, privacy and security training, and restrictions on certain foreign telecommunications equipment, highlighting a heightened focus on information security and supply chain protection. Unique Item Identification requirements mandate two-dimensional Data Matrix marking per MIL-STD-130 standards to enable automated verification, and shipment markings must comply with MIL-STD-129. Inspection and acceptance occur both at origin and destination, with the primary acceptance location at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, where government inspectors verify compliance. Invoicing is exclusively processed electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, requiring submission of receiving reports and vouchers consistent with contract terms. The contracting officer and administrative points of contact, all based in Germany or Frederick, MD, will oversee contract execution and payment. Offers are due by June 15, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to designated government email addresses with no facsimile or paper submissions accepted.