CTX Excelsior AS Scientific Tissue Processor Service
ID: 36C25725Q0450Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3b0fa54171014da19a4f61e42a490a05/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a service agreement for the ThermoFisher Excelsior AS Scientific Tissue Processor, specifically for the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System located in Temple, Texas. The procurement aims to ensure the maintenance and operational efficiency of this critical laboratory equipment, which plays a vital role in the processing of tissue samples for research and diagnostic purposes. Interested vendors should note that this opportunity is set aside for small businesses, and they can reach out to Shannon Robinson at shannon.robinson3@va.gov or Tommy Haire at Tommy.haire@va.gov for further inquiries. The contract details and deadlines will be provided in the solicitation documents.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shannon Robinson
    (210) 875-7473
    shannon.robinson3@va.gov
    Tommy Haire
    Tommy.haire@va.gov
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