6640--Tissue Embedding System
| Agency: | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF |
|---|---|
| State: | Iowa |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
|
| Posted: | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Due: | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Solicitation No: | 36C26323Q0746 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
Follow
Active
Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
36C26323Q0746
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)
Looking for contract opportunity help?
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) are an official government contracting resource for small businesses. Find your local PTAC (opens in new window) for free government expertise related to contract opportunities.
- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Updated)
- All Dates/Times are: (UTC-05:00) CENTRAL STANDARD TIME, CHICAGO, USA
- Updated Published Date: Jun 07, 2023 10:34 am CDT
- Original Published Date: Jun 07, 2023 09:14 am CDT
- Updated Response Date: Jun 14, 2023 10:00 am CDT
- Original Response Date: Jun 14, 2023 10:00 am CDT
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Updated Inactive Date: Jul 14, 2023
- Original Inactive Date: Jul 14, 2023
-
Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code: 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
-
NAICS Code:
- 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
-
Place of Performance:
VA Central Iowa VAHCS 3600 30th St Des Moines , 50310
TISSUE EMBEDDING SYSTEM
This is a sources sought notice only and is not a solicitation announcement. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to gain knowledge of qualified, potential contractors and their socio-economic size classification in accordance with NAICS code 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Responses will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After a review of the responses to this sources sought notice, a solicitation announcement may be posted. A response to this sources sought notice is not adequate, contractors must reply to a potentially forthcoming solicitation.
The Central Iowa VA Health Care System, located at 3600 30th St. Des Moines, IA 50310, is seeking qualified potential contractors to provide a tissue embedding system. The tissue embedding system must be brand name or equal to the Sakura Tissue-Tek TEC 6 Embedding System. This will include having a footprint of approximately 35.6 inches wide by 25.3 inches deep by 14.8 inches high, being modular to accommodate right- and left-handed operation, having an adjustable LED work light for better visualization of tissues, reducing eye strain, and eliminating the need for external lighting, having a user-programmable scheduler to automate ready and shutdown times, having anti-glare work surfaces to provide better visualization of tissue, and having a simple cleaning mode.
To respond to this sources sought notice, please complete the attached form titled Response Form to Sources Sought Notice and email the information requested to Chelsea Henize Himes, Contract Specialist, at Chelsea.henizehimes@va.gov. The closing date and time of this sources sought notice is June 14th at 10:00 AM Central Time.
This is not a solicitation and in no way obligates the government to award any contract. Additionally, a response to this sources sought notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of any forthcoming solicitation.
This is a sources sought notice only and is not a solicitation announcement. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to gain knowledge of qualified, potential contractors and their socio-economic size classification in accordance with NAICS code 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Responses will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After a review of the responses to this sources sought notice, a solicitation announcement may be posted. A response to this sources sought notice is not adequate, contractors must reply to a potentially forthcoming solicitation.
The Central Iowa VA Health Care System, located at 3600 30th St. Des Moines, IA 50310, is seeking qualified potential contractors to provide a tissue embedding system. The tissue embedding system must be brand name or equal to the Sakura Tissue-Tek TEC 6 Embedding System. This will include having a footprint of approximately 35.6 inches wide by 25.3 inches deep by 14.8 inches high, being modular to accommodate right- and left-handed operation, having an adjustable LED work light for better visualization of tissues, reducing eye strain, and eliminating the need for external lighting, having a user-programmable scheduler to automate ready and shutdown times, having anti-glare work surfaces to provide better visualization of tissue, and having a simple cleaning mode.
To respond to this sources sought notice, please complete the attached form titled Response Form to Sources Sought Notice and email the information requested to Chelsea Henize Himes, Contract Specialist, at Chelsea.henizehimes@va.gov. The closing date and time of this sources sought notice is June 14th at 10:00 AM Central Time.
This is not a solicitation and in no way obligates the government to award any contract. Additionally, a response to this sources sought notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of any forthcoming solicitation.
Attachments/Links
Contracting Office Address
- 316 Robert Street N Suite 506
- Saint Paul , MN 55101
- USA
Primary Point of Contact
- Chelsea Henize Himes
- chelsea.henizehimes@va.gov
- Phone Number 402-995-4232
Secondary Point of Contact
- Jun 07, 2023 10:34 am CDTSources Sought (Updated)
- Jun 07, 2023 10:33 am CDT Sources Sought (Updated)
- Jun 07, 2023 09:14 am CDT Sources Sought (Original)
Daily notification on new contract opportunities
With GovernmentContracts, you can:
- Find more opportunities and win more business
- Receive daily alerts for all new bid opportunities
- Get contract opportunities matched to your business
* Disclaimer: Information regarding bids, requests for proposals (RFPs), or requests for qualifications (RFQs) is provided on this website only as a convenience and does not constitute official public notice. Persons wishing to respond to or inquire about bids, RFPs, or RFQs should contact the appropriate government department.