# Histology Lab Equip Maintenance and Service in support of the Central Iowa VA Healthcare System Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c26326q0124 - Solicitation number: 36C26326Q0124 - Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation - Status: Awarded to Glenchoice Management LLC - Department: Department of Veterans Affairs - Contracting office: Network Contract Office 23 (36C263) - NAICS: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance - Product or service code: J065 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies - Set-aside: Total small business set-aside - Place of performance: Des Moines, Iowa - County: Polk County (FIPS 19153). https://abierto.us/counties/polk-county-ia-19153 - City: Des Moines. https://abierto.us/cities/des-moines-ia-1921000 - First posted: November 10, 2025 - Last posted: November 10, 2025 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/61d768564ebe474b837dcb3379dd1289/view ## Description 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 marie.weathers@va.gov 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 marie.weathers@va.gov 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 marie.weathers@va.gov for information regarding the solicitation. ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Glenchoice Management LLC (UEI XDDAKC97Z445) - Contract: 36C26326P0131, purchase order - Obligated: $14,850.00 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 7 offers received - Link: solicitation number 36C26326Q0124 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 36C263 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_36C26326P0131_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - November 10, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST. Notice 61d768564ebe474b837dcb3379dd1289. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/61d768564ebe474b837dcb3379dd1289/view ## Points of contact - Marie Weathers, Contracting Officer, marie.weathers@va.gov, 605-347-2511 x16673 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c26326q0124.