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Department of Veterans Affairs

6515--Pathology Tissue Processor - VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

Solicitation: 36C24426Q0377
Notice ID: c74cfba272984791a9a5a943574ae4e5
TypeSolicitationNAICS 334516PSC6515Set-AsideSBADepartmentDepartment of Veterans AffairsStatePAPostedMar 10, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDueMar 13, 2026, 07:30 PM UTCCloses in 3 days

Solicitation from VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF • VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: PA. Response deadline: Mar 13, 2026. Industry: NAICS 334516 • PSC 6515.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 334516 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 33.

12-month awarded value
$9,240,687
Sector total $24,146,592,831 • Share 0.0%
Live
Median
$33,500
P10–P90
$26,615$154,374
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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0.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+105%($3,172,547)
Deal sizing
$33,500 median
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Place of performance
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • 15240 United States
State: PA
Contracting office
Pittsburgh, PA • 15215 USA

Applicable Wage Determinations

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Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
PA20260075 (Rev 3)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Pennsylvania • Beaver
Rate
ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR MECHANICAL- Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation and Industrial Work (Including Duct and Pipe)
Base $46.50Fringe $29.43
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $48.28Fringe $33.17
+38 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 38 more rate previews.
Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
PA20260075 (Rev 3)
Open WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Pennsylvania • Beaver
Rate
ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR MECHANICAL- Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation and Industrial Work (Including Duct and Pipe)
Base $46.50Fringe $29.43
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $48.28Fringe $33.17
Rate
TILE FINISHER
Base $28.76Fringe $17.16
+37 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
PA20260105 (Rev 4)
Open WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Pennsylvania • Westmoreland
Rate
ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR MECHANICAL- Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation and Industrial Work (Including Duct and Pipe)
Base $46.50Fringe $29.43
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $48.28Fringe $33.17
Rate
TILE FINISHER
Base $28.76Fringe $17.16
+34 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
PA20260001 (Rev 4)
Open WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Pennsylvania • Allegheny
Rate
Asbestos Workers/Insulator Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings and finishings to all types of mechanical systems
Base $46.50Fringe $29.43
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $48.28Fringe $33.17
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $36.99Fringe $24.67
+34 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
PA20260112 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Pennsylvania • Northampton
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $45.45Fringe $30.16
Rate
CARPENTER
Base $45.13Fringe $29.04
Rate
ELECTRICIAN (Includes Communication Technician and Low Voltage Wiring)
Base $50.00Fringe $25.93
+5 more occupation rates in this WD

Point of Contact

Name
Stanley Kwasny
Email
stanley.kwasny@va.gov
Phone
(412) 822-3781

Agency & Office

Department
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Agency
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Subagency
244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Pittsburgh, PA
15215 USA

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Description

This is a Solicitation for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4, for the requirement to purchase one (1) a new Pathology Tissue Processor for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Pathology and Histology Laboratories In accordance with the Statement of Need requirements and salient characteristics. This solicitation is 100 percent set-aside for Small Businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this procurement is NAICS 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; the size standard is 1,000 employees and the Product Service Code (PSC) is 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.

All quotes shall be submitted, no later than 3:30 PM EST on 03-13-2026.    

Please include in the the subject lin of the email: RFQ 36C24426Q0377 Tissue Processor  

Pease submitquotes to the point of contact for this requirement: Contracting Specialist: Stanley Kwasny                                              Email address: stanley.kwasny@va.gov.

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