Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
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Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
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National Interest Action
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The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 awarded a purchase order to Aquyre Biosciences, Inc. for a microscopy system valued at $199,995.00 on September 17, 2026, under a total small business set-aside. The order is firm fixed price with an ultimate completion date of August 31, 2027.
The system will be delivered to Phoenix VA Healthcare System, Phoenix, Arizona. The microscopy system must deliver non-staining, non-destructive tissue sampling with dynamic cell imaging, on-site optical tissue assessment via interferometry, axial resolution of 1 micrometer, transverse resolution of 1.5 micrometers, full-field optical coherence tomography at 1 micrometer in 3D with 75 Hz frame rate, and full color imaging with DICOM and export formats. Equipment dimensions cannot exceed 27.6" x 12.6" x 12.4" and must accommodate samples up to 27 mm diameter by 5 mm height without cutting or sectioning. Delivery is FOB Destination within 90 business days of award, with original equipment manufacturer comprehensive warranty from first day of delivery and defect-free guarantee required.