6640--IHC Instruments, Reagents, and Supplies
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded LEICA MICROSYSTEMS INC. a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for IHC Instruments, Reagents, and Supplies valued at $2,500,000.00. The award was made on April 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract covers the procurement of automated immunohistochemistry (IHC) / in-situ hybridization (ISH) staining systems, reagents, and supplies. Key requirements include two automated systems for Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital and Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, meeting CLIA and CLSI performance standards. Systems must feature DAB, red chromogen, dual/parallel staining, walk-away capability, case tracking, minimum 60 slides/8-hour throughput, on-board deparaffinization/pretreatment, and compatibility with existing antibody menus. The contract also includes delivery, installation, training for at least two employees, a 12-month warranty, and provision of all ancillary support equipment. Estimated annual volumes for various reagents and consumables were provided in Attachment A.
Contract Details
- Awardee: LEICA MICROSYSTEMS INC. (UEI: VN38G4R6FUB9)
- Contract Type: Firm, Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Award Number: 36C25226D0024
- Award Amount: $2,500,000.00 (Contract Maximum)
- Guaranteed Minimum: $250,000
- Period of Performance: Five years, including ordering periods of one year each.
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- Award Date: April 1, 2026
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Size Standard: 1000 employees)
- PSC: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
Evaluation
The original solicitation indicated evaluation based on the best benefit to the Government at a reasonable price, considering price and technical capabilities, including instrumentation, reportable parameters, efficiency of operation, and implementation plan.
Contact Information
Brandon Harris, Contract Specialist, brandon.harris@va.gov.