6515--Portable Operating Microscope
ID: 36C24625Q0290Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ebc82643266647d5a33dbf3928614c0e/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to procure a Portable Operating Microscope for the Wake County VA Outpatient Clinic located in Garner, North Carolina. This equipment is essential for supporting ophthalmic eye procedures within the clinic and is part of a one-time purchase. The solicitation number for this procurement is 36C24625Q0290, with the official request for quotes expected to be issued around January 30, 2025, and responses due by February 7, 2025, at 8:00 AM Eastern Time. This acquisition is designated as a total Small Business set-aside under NAICS Code 339112, which has a size standard of 1,000 employees. Interested vendors must direct all inquiries and submissions via email to Contracting Specialist Patsy Simpson at Patsy.Simpson@va.gov, as telephone requests will not be accepted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Patsy SimpsonContracting Specialist
    757-722--9961 ext. 11030
    Patsy.Simpsson@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing a pre-solicitation notice for a Portable Operating Microscope required by the Wake County VA Outpatient Clinic in Garner, NC. The solicitation number is 36C24625Q0290, and the official request for quotes will be issued on or around January 30, 2025, with responses due by February 7, 2025, at 8:00 AM Eastern Time. This acquisition is designated as a total Small Business set-aside, applicable under the NAICS Code 339112, which has a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Portable Operating Microscope is essential for supporting ophthalmic eye procedures in the clinic. Interested parties must submit inquiries and responses via email to the designated contracting specialist, Patsy Simpson, as telephone requests will not be accepted. All relevant documents must be downloaded from the sam.gov website. This pre-solicitation serves to inform potential vendors about forthcoming procurement opportunities within the federal framework.
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