6515--556-25-2-2993-0050 In Vitro Diagnostic Device

Location: Illinois
Posted: Aug 26, 2025
Due: Sep 4, 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--556-25-2-2993-0050 In Vitro Diagnostic Device
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36C25225Q0468
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Aug 26, 2025 02:40 pm CDT
  • Original Response Date: Sep 04, 2025 12:00 pm CDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Oct 04, 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
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The VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center intends to solicit an unrestricted RFQ for Brand Name Artisan Link Pro Special Stains System or Equal Special Stains system for Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center located in Iron Mountain, Michigan.

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
EA

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 80 wide and 30 maximum height, weighs less than 200 lbs. (excluding weight with reagents on board).
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This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12, 13, and 19. Contract will be firm fixed price and the corresponding NAICS Code 339112. This will be an unrestricted RFQ solicitation.

Please see Request for Quote (RFQ) document 36C25225Q0468 for details in the near future. This RFQ will be posted on or around Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Offers will be due no later than 12:00. Local Time on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
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Contracting Office Address
  • GREAT LAKES ACQUISITION CENTER 115 S 84TH ST
  • MILWAUKEE , WI 53214
  • USA
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Secondary Point of Contact


History

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May 14, 2025[Sources Sought (Original)] 6515--In Vitro Diagnostic Device (Brand Name or Equal)
Aug 26, 2025[Solicitation (Original)] 6515--556-25-2-2993-0050 In Vitro Diagnostic Device
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