Histology Cassette & Slide Printing
ID: 36C25625Q0754Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b2cd523a2b374ec0a5ffd5da7d2f46b7/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals from qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) for the provision and installation of specialized histology slide and cassette printing systems at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock, Arkansas. The objective of this procurement is to enhance the electronic tracking and storage of pathology specimens, thereby reducing errors associated with manual filing and improving overall efficiency in the Histology Laboratory. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering, setting up, and testing the equipment, which includes a slide printer and a cassette printer that must meet specific technical requirements, along with providing onsite training and technical support. Interested parties must submit their responses electronically by April 15, 2025, and can contact Carmyn E. Williams at carmyn.williams@va.gov or 713-799-0795 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Carmyn E. Williams
    (713) 799-0795
    carmyn.williams@va.gov
    ARLENE A. BLADE
    (318) 466-4281
    arlene.blade@va.gov
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    SSN 36C25625Q0754.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has released a presolicitation notice for a contract concerning the provision and installation of specialized histology slide and cassette printing systems at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. The project aims to improve electronic tracking and storage of pathology specimens while minimizing errors associated with manual filing. Bids are sought from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a scheduled response deadline of April 15, 2025. The contractor is responsible for delivering, setting up, and testing the equipment, which includes a slide printer and a cassette printer, both of which must meet specified technical requirements. Key features include rapid printing capabilities, automated labeling, and compatibility with existing VA systems. The vendor will also provide onsite training, technical support, and an annual service contract. Interested parties must submit company information, including their business type and past experiences, in response to this notice. This presolicitation serves as a market research tool and does not constitute a formal solicitation. The VA requires each submission to be sent electronically by the specified deadline, emphasizing the importance of correctly categorizing their business under applicable NAICS codes.
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