6515--Pathology & Laboratory Microscope - VA Pittsburgh
ID: 36C24425Q0537Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6998bff657b94597885f60ed06c04685/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking suppliers for a standard microscope to support the Hematology Department at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The procurement aims to acquire a microscope that meets specific minimum requirements, including LED illumination, a 5-position nosepiece, and a range of objective lenses, essential for daily patient slide reviews and quality assurance. This opportunity emphasizes the VA's commitment to enhancing laboratory services while encouraging participation from service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small businesses, which must be certified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) registry. Interested parties must submit their responses, including company details and socio-economic status, by April 18, 2025, and direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Stanley Kwasny via email at stanley.kwasny@va.gov.

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    Stanley KwasnyContract Specialist
    (412) 822-3781
    stanley.kwasny@va.gov
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    The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for the procurement of a standard microscope for its Hematology Department. This notice is not a solicitation but rather a request for information regarding potential suppliers. The microscope must meet specific minimum requirements, including LED illumination, a 5-position nosepiece, and a range of objective lenses. The vendor must ensure the delivery, installation, and provision of manuals for the equipment. Respondents must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide company details such as name, contact information, DUNS number, and socio-economic status. The procurement encourages participation from service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and veteran-owned small businesses, who must be certified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) registry. Responses are due by April 18, 2025, with inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Stanley Kwasny via email. This notice highlights the VA's commitment to enhancing laboratory services while ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.
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