6515--In Vitro Diagnostic Device (Brand Name or Equal)

Location: Illinois
Posted: May 14, 2025
Due: May 21, 2025
Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 65 - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies
Solicitation No: 36C25225Q0468
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6515--In Vitro Diagnostic Device (Brand Name or Equal)
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Notice ID
36C25225Q0468
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Department/Ind. Agency
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: May 14, 2025 06:53 am CDT
  • Original Response Date: May 21, 2025 03:00 pm CDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Jun 20, 2025
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 6515 - MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
  • NAICS Code:
    • 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center North Chicago , IL 60064-3048
    USA
Description
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE.
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The NCO 12, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, 115 S. 84th Street, Suite 101, Milwaukee, WI 53214, is performing market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified: (1) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (2) Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB); or (3) Small or emerging small business firms, or (4) Other Than Small business firms, to provide a Brand Name or Equal In Vitro Diagnostic Device to the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center North Chicago, IL 60064-3048.

Brand Name
MANUFACTURER: Agilent Technologies Inc.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
Manufacturer
Manufacturer Part No
QTY.
UNIT
Artisan Link Pro Special Stains System
Agilent Technologies Inc.
AR31027
1
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Salient Characteristics: (Brand Name or Equal)

In Vitro Diagnostic Device
Automatic stainer for Histology s special stains (i.e. Warthin Starry, GMS, etc.)
Multiple ready-to-use stain kits/reagents in closed kits to reduce chemical/fume exposure.
Requires minimal user interaction, load and go system.
Ability to automate slide drying with onboard deparaffinization.
Automatic waste separation feature.
Includes a full workstation (computer, keyboard, mouse), UPS, a slide labeling printer, report printer, scanner, etc.
Ability to produced 2D barcodes with hospital location, case number, part number, block number, slide number, and stain name.
Bulk fluid bottles provided for wash solution and various concentrations of ethanol.
Installation and training provided by company.
Stainer no bigger than 28 deep and 32 wide and 36 maximum height, weighs less than 200 lbs. (excluding weight with reagents on board).

All interested firms who can meet the requirements stated above should respond, in writing,
INCLUDING ALL THE FOLLOWING:
Company name.
Address.
Point of contact (name/title/telephone number/e-mail address).
FSS / SEWP Contract number, if applicable.
UIE number.
Tax ID number.
Indication of which business category (SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business or Other Than Small Business) for which the organization qualifies.
A capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to provide the requirement depicted above.
Documentation from manufacturer (i.e. correspondence from manufacturer) of your firm being an authorized distributor for the manufacturer.
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Submit responses to the Contracting Specialist, Waymon McNeal, at Waymon.McNealjr@va.gov no later than 3:00 PM (Central Standard Time), 21 May 2025.
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36C25225Q0468 In Vitro Diagnostic Device shall be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement.
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TELEPHONIC INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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The NAICS Code 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, is applicable to this acquisition; the size standard is 1000 employees. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. The Government will use responses to this notice to make an appropriate acquisition decision. This is the only notice; no other copies of this notice will be provided.
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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • GREAT LAKES ACQUISITION CENTER 115 S 84TH ST
  • MILWAUKEE , WI 53214
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact


History
  • May 14, 2025 06:53 am CDTSources Sought (Original)

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