# BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Specimen Tracking System - MPLS Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c26326q0966 - Solicitation number: 36C26326Q0966 - Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation - Status: Awarded to Leica Microsystems Inc. - Department: Department of Veterans Affairs - Contracting office: Network Contract Office 23 (36C263) - NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing - Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies - Place of performance: Minneapolis, Minnesota - First posted: July 30, 2026 - Last posted: August 28, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f2b80f0a0e734ca381145a8faa9d4c59/view ## Description **Attachment 1:** Template for Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services Effective Date: **01/15/2026 Revision:** 03 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01. This solicitation is unrestricted. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, with a small business size standard of 1000 Employees. The FSC/PSC is 6640. The Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417 is seeking to purchase a Specimen Tracking System. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Supplies/Services Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Price 1 Specimen Tracking System *See Statement of Work in the solicitation document* 1 EA The purchase order/contract period of performance is a One Time Purchase (Please specify in your solicitation response how long the system will take for complete installation). **Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Address:** Minneapolis VA Health Care System One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417 Country: UNITED STATES The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. The following solicitation provisions and clause apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services See Solicitation document. All quoters shall submit the following: Full solicitation package in accordance with the Instructions to Offerors located in the solicitation document. All quotes shall be sent to the Contracting Officer, Traci Johannes, at traci.johannes@va.gov. Award will be based upon a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of RFO FAR 12. Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov/. Submission of your response shall be received not later than August 12th, 2026 at 16:30PM CST at traci.johannes@va.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below. Point of Contact Traci Johannes, traci.johannes@va.gov ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Leica Microsystems Inc. (UEI VN38G4R6FUB9) - Contract: 36C26326P0710, purchase order - Obligated: $361,017.88 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 2 offers received - Link: solicitation number 36C26326Q0966 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 36C263 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_36C26326P0710_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - July 30, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT. Notice f501ab8578434838a87426630f0b72ed. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f501ab8578434838a87426630f0b72ed/view - August 6, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT. Notice 697d054b7d444f639e2c198bc9414f04. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/697d054b7d444f639e2c198bc9414f04/view - August 12, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT. Notice 1c629a3660a847778555617dbc8e62cc. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1c629a3660a847778555617dbc8e62cc/view - August 28, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT. Notice 4afc6f1d5426432fb9665e56b135fc11. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4afc6f1d5426432fb9665e56b135fc11/view - August 28, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT. Notice af060acb5b8e40c89a1719fa2a99f8fd. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/af060acb5b8e40c89a1719fa2a99f8fd/view - August 28, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT. Notice bd95357e8275427f99a757d93999635a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bd95357e8275427f99a757d93999635a/view - August 28, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT. Notice f2b80f0a0e734ca381145a8faa9d4c59. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f2b80f0a0e734ca381145a8faa9d4c59/view ## Points of contact - Traci Johannes, Contracting Officer, traci.johannes@va.gov, 320-654-7635 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c26326q0966.