6550--Lab Testing Services | Histopathology Staining Pittsburgh VA Medical Center - University Drive
ID: 36C24426Q0078Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0b84dd41823145f490bd928967c894e4/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotations for Histopathology Staining Lab Testing Services at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center – University Drive. This procurement, identified under Solicitation Number 36C24426Q0078, is not set-aside for small business concerns and aims to acquire commercial services in accordance with NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). The selected contractor will be evaluated based on a comparative evaluation process as outlined in FAR 12.602, with quotes due by January 9, 2026, and an anticipated award date of January 25, 2026. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Contracting Specialist Yazmin Alvarez at yazmin.alvarez@va.gov.

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    Yazmin AlvarezContracting Specialist
    302-944-2511 x5202
    yazmin.alvarez@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 4 has issued Solicitation Number 36C24426Q0078, a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Histopathology Staining Lab Testing Services at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center – University Drive. This acquisition, identified under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard, is not set-aside for small business concerns. Offers are being requested for commercial services, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. A comparative evaluation will be conducted in accordance with FAR 12.602. Questions are due by January 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, and quotes are due by January 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. The anticipated award date is January 25, 2026. Yazmin Alvarez is the Contract Specialist contact.
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