6515--In Vitro Diagnostic Device (Brand Name or Equal)
ID: 36C25225Q0468Type: 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/53a38edbd3cf4ab3aa17a5725842cb09/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors for an In Vitro Diagnostic Device, specifically the Artisan Link Pro Special Stains System manufactured by Agilent Technologies Inc., intended for use at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. The procurement seeks to engage Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), small businesses, and other qualified firms capable of providing a device that automates histology special stains and includes a comprehensive workstation setup, adhering to specified size and weight limitations. Interested vendors must submit their company information, capability statements, and documentation of manufacturer authorization by 3:00 PM Central Time on May 21, 2025, to the Contracting Officer, Waymon McNeal, at waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov. This notice serves as a market research tool and does not constitute a request for quotes, emphasizing compliance with federal procurement regulations.

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    Waymon McNealContracting Officer
    waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov
    waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting responses to a Sources Sought Notice for an In Vitro Diagnostic Device, specifically seeking to identify qualified vendors including SDVOSBs, VOSBs, and small businesses. The device requested is a Brand Name or Equal Artisan Link Pro Special Stains System manufactured by Agilent Technologies Inc., intended for use at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. The device features automation for histology special stains, includes a workstation setup, and meets specified size and weight restrictions. Interested vendors must provide relevant company information, capability statements, and manufacturer documentation by 3:00 PM, Central Time, on May 21, 2025, to the designated Contracting Officer. This notice serves as a market research tool and does not constitute a request for quotes, emphasizing the government's process of determining suitable contract candidates within the surgical and medical instrument manufacturing sector, governed by specific regulations relating to federal procurement. The notice underscores the importance of vendor registration and compliance with federal contracting standards.
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