J065--Histology Equipment Service Questions and Answers

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 01, is soliciting services for the maintenance and repair of histology equipment located in White River Junction. This requirement, identified by solicitation number 36C24125Q0038, is classified under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and PSC J065 for MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. This opportunity is designated as an SBA SBA set-aside with a response deadline of December 11, 2024.

The scope of work involves servicing several medical instruments, including a Sakura VIP6 Tissue Processor, Thermo Scientific Finesse and Histo Autocut microtomes, and Leica RM2255 microtomes. Additional equipment includes a Leica Autostainer XL, a CV5030 Coverslipper, a Sakura Tek 5 Embedder, and Thermo Scientific and Leica cryostats. Maintenance schedules for these devices occur periodically throughout the year, specifically in March, July, and September. At the time of this notice, there are no reported issues with any of the instruments.

Manases Cabrera is the point of contact for this combined synopsis/solicitation. As of December 9, 2024, the notice includes two attachments providing answers to vendor questions and technical details regarding the specific models and system identification numbers. The initial solicitation was published on December 3, 2024, and was last updated to include information regarding preventive maintenance dates and equipment specifications.