J066--FY 24 Pipette Calibration System EER 225114 (VA-24-00068334)
ID: 36C24824Q0983Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

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

Set Aside

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

    Sources Sought VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking a Pipette Calibration System for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The system is used for testing laboratories and services. The procurement is a total small business set-aside and will be a firm-fixed price single award. Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their responses by May 10, 2024, 12:00 PM EST. For more information, contact Contract Specialist Edwin R. Correa at edwin.correa1@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Edwin R. CorreaContract Specialist
    (407) 646-4014
    edwin.correa1@va.gov
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