6515--Sources Sought for Brand Name or Equal to Aerospray Hematology Pro Slide Stainer

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the procurement of a "Brand Name or Equal to Aerospray Hematology Pro Slide Stainer" for the Boise VA Medical Center. This Sources Sought Notice aims to identify potential sources, including Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), small manufacturers, and large businesses, capable of meeting specific operational and performance requirements for the slide stainer. The equipment is critical for laboratory operations, requiring adherence to salient characteristics such as throughput, weight, and compliance with laboratory standards. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and a courtesy market research quote to Christine Lindsey at christine.lindsey@va.gov by 3:00 PM EST on January 6, 2026, as this is not a request for quotes and no solicitation is currently available.