6515--442 Lab Leica CM1860UV Cryostat, Brand Name or Equal To
ID: 36C25925Q0351Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/311c74f177814968afdcdd5d10dd48d7/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 25, 2025, 9:30 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking potential sources to supply a Leica CM1860UV Cryostat and related equipment for the Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Wyoming. The procurement includes a cryostat unit, power cord, heat extractor, and parking station, all of which must meet the manufacturer's specifications or be equivalent. This equipment is crucial for medical and surgical applications within the facility. Interested vendors, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), small businesses, and large firms, are invited to respond with their capabilities and business size status by April 25, 2025, at 4:30 PM Central Time. Responses should be directed to Contract Specialist KaDarius Griffin at Kadarius.griffin@va.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
KaDarius GriffinContract Specialist
(405) 456-5851
Kadarius.griffin@va.gov
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36C25925Q0351.docx
Apr 11, 2025, 6:10 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for supplying a Leica CM1860UV Cryostat and related equipment for use at the Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Wyoming. This notice aims to conduct market research to ascertain interest from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), small businesses, and large firms capable of meeting the requirements specified. Interested vendors are asked to provide details about their business size status, capabilities, and whether they hold applicable GSA/FSS contracts. Key items requested include the cryostat unit, a power cord, a heat extractor, and a parking station, all either brand name or equivalent. The deadline for responses is April 25, 2025, at 4:30 PM Central Time. The VA explicitly states that this notice is not a request for proposals and will not lead to a solicitation, instead serving purely for informational purposes. Responses should be directed to the specified Contracting Specialist.
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