6515--Agilent Artisan Link Pro Special Stains System (Brand Name)
ID: 36C25225Q0329Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/68922b9d725f4a5888b6a3136ba887cf/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors for the procurement of one unit of the Agilent Artisan Link Pro Special Stains System, a brand-name product essential for medical applications. The procurement specifically targets Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and other small or emerging firms capable of providing this specialized medical equipment. The selected vendor will play a crucial role in supporting healthcare services at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois. Interested parties must submit their responses, including company details and capability statements, to the Contracting Officer, Waymon McNeal, at waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov by 3:00 PM Central Standard Time on March 14, 2025, in compliance with FAR regulations and SAM registration requirements.

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    Waymon McNealContracting Officer
    waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov
    waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov
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    The document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs seeking qualified vendors for the Agilent Artisan Link Pro Special Stains System. This notice is part of market research to identify potential suppliers, specifically targeting Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and other small business firms. The required item is specified as one unit of a brand-name product from Agilent Technologies, with an emphasis on acquiring verified authorized distributors. Interested vendors must respond by March 14, 2025, providing essential company details, business classification, and capability statements. The acquisition falls under NAICS Code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The notice also stresses compliance with FAR regulations regarding contractor registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database. This document highlights the VA's intent to make informed procurement decisions based on the responses received.
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