6640--Grossing Stations

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of "Brand Name or Equal" Grossing Stations for Anatomic Pathology. The government is procuring these stations to facilitate safe gross examinations in anatomic and forensic pathology.

• Grossing Stations: Specific models (MB1060R, MB1060L) are referenced as Brand Name or Equal. Key characteristics include:

  • Stainless Steel construction
  • Electrical: 115V/1ph/60hz, 15A dedicated circuit, FLA=7.2A, Nominal=3.2A
  • Dimensions: 60" L x 32" W, elevatable platform, weight 696-1220lbs
  • Safety, ergonomic, and workflow customization
  • Environmental: 21.0+/-6.0 dgs C, Humidity: 35-75%, Elevation Range: 0-2000m
  • Intended Use: Anatomic and forensic pathology
  • End Item Application: Tissue sections that are paraffinated
  • Power: Hospital plumbing and ventilation connection, IEC320 C13 Hospital-Grade cord w/ 3 prongs UL Listed: 14AWG, 6' in length 15A @115V/10A @220V or equivalent.

• Accessories: Various accessories are listed, including pegboard bins, monitor mounts, CPU mounts, keyboard tray arms, writing ledges, glove/paper towel bins, formalin dispense/collection units, and drawers.

• Warranty: One (1) full year (365 days) warranty service required, beginning after installation. Additional service contracts may be available.

• Documentation: Furnish manuals, handbooks, or brochures with operation, installation, and maintenance instructions, including schematics, repair guides, electrical data, and a list of replaceable parts.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a fixed-price contract based on the Price/Cost Schedule.

• Period of Performance: Delivery within 90-120 days of purchase. Offerors must hold offers firm for 60 calendar days from the due date.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Offer Due Date: June 16, 2026, 9:00 AM Central Standard Time.

• Submission Method: Via email to Teresa Arzola, Contract Specialist (Teresa.Arzola@va.gov). Subject line must include "Quote-36C25726Q0528, Grossing Station" and Contractor Name.

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering Technical Acceptability and Price. Technical acceptability requires meeting all salient characteristics. Price will be evaluated using comparative analysis techniques.

• Technical Questions Deadline: June 9, 2026, 9:00 AM CST.

• Set-Aside: This solicitation is issued as a Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)

• Size Standard: 1000 Employees

• Registration: Offerors must be registered for NAICS 334516 in SAM.gov.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and VAAR clauses and provisions covering contract administration, payment, security, small business representations, Buy American, and more.

• Offerors not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must provide a letter from the OEM authorizing them as a dealer, distributor, or reseller.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically laboratory Grossing Station equipment for the VA North Texas Healthcare System. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under number 36C25726Q0528.

• The specific items requested are detailed in the attached document "RFQ 36C25726Q0528.pdf."

• The equipment is for laboratory Grossing Station use.

• Not specified in this synopsis.

• Proposals are requested via email to Teresa Arzola (Teresa.Arzola@va.gov).

• The response date is June 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM Central Time.

• Evaluation criteria include technical acceptability, past performance, and price, as detailed in the RFQ document.

• Questions or inquiries must be submitted in writing via email by June 9, 2026, 9:00 AM CST.

• This solicitation is a Small Business Set-Aside.

• The applicable NAICS Code is 334516 (1,000 Employees).

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no written solicitation will be issued separately.

• Applicable provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.

• Late quotes or documentation may be accepted if advantageous to the Government.