6640--TISSUE PROCESSORS | LEASE/RENT | KCVAMC (VA-25-00021399)
ID: 36C25525Q0141Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0f58378ea7e645258c0192104ccc8163/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to lease two tissue processors for the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The procurement aims to gather information on potential vendors' capabilities to provide new, FDA-approved equipment that meets specific operational requirements, including a capacity for up to 400 cassettes and advanced reagent management systems. These tissue processors are crucial for preparing tissue samples from Veteran patients for diagnostic purposes by Pathologists. Interested parties must submit their responses, including company information and capability statements, by February 7, 2025, to Arlie Lindsey, Contract Specialist, at arlie.lindsey@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Arlie Lindsey, IIIContract Specialist
    (913) 946-1963
    arlie.lindsey@va.gov
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    36C25525Q0141.docx
    The Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs outlines a need for leasing two tissue processors for the Kansas City VA Medical Center. This request aims to gather information from potential vendors concerning their capacity to fulfill specific requirements related to the equipment. The main purpose of this notice is market research to identify eligible businesses, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, capable of meeting the criteria set forth. The requirements emphasize the need for the equipment to be new, FDA-approved, and with specific operational features such as capacity for up to 400 cassettes, simultaneous protocol runs, and reagent management systems. Vendors are required to provide detailed company information, technical expertise, capability statements, product pricing, and installation plans, including performance validation per established standards. Additionally, the notice emphasizes the importance of training, maintenance, support, and compliance with environmental regulations regarding hazardous waste. Overall, the document serves as a preliminary inquiry aimed at assessing the market landscape and ensuring alignment with VA procurement goals, while detailing the expectations and obligations of interested parties.
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