The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded a $44,547.77 firm-fixed-price purchase order to Life Technologies Corporation, doing business as Thermo Fisher Scientific, for the procurement of a fluorescent microscope system. This instrument will be delivered to the VA's GLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. The microscope must meet specific technical requirements, including a 3.2 megapixel monochrome camera, LED light source, and 1.25X to 100X magnification range, to support advanced cell imaging, counting, and 3D visualization capabilities. The original solicitation was posted on May 12, 2025, with responses due by May 19, 2025, indicating the VA's intent to expedite this specialized medical equipment procurement. No set-aside designation was used for this award, though the pre-solicitation notice encouraged participation from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Life Technologies Corporation is a prominent manufacturer of scientific instruments and biotechnology products that supports federal agencies across diverse applications, including medical research, forensic analysis, and environmental testing.
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