The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Richard-Allan Scientific, LLC (Epredia) for preventive maintenance and repair services on two Epredia Excelsior Tissue Processors and one Epredia HM525 Cryostat. These services are required for the Histology Laboratory at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System, located at the Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. The estimated total contract value is $93,326.00 for a base year from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, plus four one-year option periods ending July 31, 2031. The sole-source justification is based on the proprietary nature of the equipment, which requires OEM-certified field service engineers to maintain accreditation compliance and avoid disrupting patient care. No other sources were identified as capable of meeting this requirement.