6640--NX EQ Automated Coverslipper Machines (VA-26-00027783)
ID: 36C10G26Q0023Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFSTRATEGIC ACQUISITION CENTER FREDERICKSBURG (36C10G)FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22408, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c339a9def45b4b9681a8d99a7eff1701/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources for brand name or equal Leica® Automated Coverslipper Machines for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The procurement aims to establish a single Firm-Fixed Price Requirements Contract for a 12-month base period with four additional 12-month option periods, facilitating the supply of automated coverslipper machines to VA medical centers nationwide. These machines are critical for applying coverslips over microscope slides, ensuring the protection of specimens during examination and storage. Interested vendors must submit their responses by January 20, 2026, to the designated contacts, Alanna Wilson and Anthony Zibolski, and must be registered in SAM.gov and, if applicable, verified in the SBA database.

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    Alanna WilsonContract Specialist
    (240) 215-1633
    Alanna.Wilson@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources for brand name or equal Leica® Automated Coverslipper Machines for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The VA intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price Requirements Contract for a 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods. The solicitation number is 36C10G26Q0023, with a response date of January 20, 2026. The NAICS code is 334516, and the place of performance is nationwide. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and, if applicable, verified in the SBA database. The notice details specific Leica product line items and salient characteristics for automated coverslipper machines, along with evaluation subfactors including design, quality/construction, service/support, training, and delivery/installation. Responses should include company information, product details, pricing, and service plan information.
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