6515--Allegro Plus Automated Scanning Station Brand Name or Equal This is not a request for quotes
ID: 36C24425Q0253Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/61f9b36202994830ab14d4a3cc1f776a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to gather information regarding the procurement of a BioView Allegro Plus Automated Scanning Station for its Pathology Department at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The equipment sought includes a fully automated microscope, a motorized filter wheel, and a workstation with specific technical specifications to enhance the department's capabilities in scanning and analyzing FISH samples. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to acquiring advanced technology to support healthcare services, with the procurement process expected to be competitive. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements by January 21, 2025, to Contracting Officer Andrew Taylor at andrew.taylor3@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Andrew TaylorContracting Officer
    (724) 679-2327
    andrew.taylor3@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information regarding the potential procurement of a BioView Allegro Plus Automated Scanning Station, to enhance its Pathology Department at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. This Sources Sought Notice serves as a market research tool and is not a solicitation for bids or proposals. Responses are requested primarily for planning purposes, with a deadline for submissions set for January 21, 2025. The required equipment includes a fully automated microscope, a motorized filter wheel, and a workstation with specific processor and memory configurations, among other detailed technical specifications. Interested vendors must comply with health and safety protocols, including vaccinations and HIPAA certification, and must submit a capability statement detailing their qualifications. The notice emphasizes that the eventual procurement will follow a competitive process, and there are no obligations for the government to purchase any items based on the information collected. This initiative underlines the VA's commitment to acquiring advanced technology to support healthcare services.
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