6515--Sources Sought for Brand Name or Equal to Aerospray Hematology Pro Slide Stainer
ID: 36C26026Q0239Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1e21b502dc6b4b7e8340c0a7142b9c88/view
Timeline
    Description

    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.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christine LindseyContract Specialist
    813.972.2000 x2479
    christine.lindsey@va.gov
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    36C26026Q0239.docx
    This Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs is a request for information regarding potential vendors for a "Brand Name or Equal to Aerospray Hematology Pro Slide Stainer." The purpose is market research and planning, not a solicitation for offers. The VA is seeking qualified businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), small manufacturers, and large businesses, capable of providing the specified equipment. Key requirements include meeting salient characteristics for the slide stainer, delivery to the VA Medical Center Portland, and adherence to specific operational and performance standards. Interested parties must submit company information, business size, SAM.gov UEI, and a courtesy quote by January 6, 2026. Only new equipment from authorized representatives or manufacturers will be considered.
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