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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office for full-service and preventative maintenance of pathology laboratory equipment at the New York Harbor Healthcare System's Brooklyn VA Medical Center. The solicitation (36C24226Q0102) seeks potential contractors for maintaining nine specific laboratory instruments, including models from Sakura Finetek, Leica, Avantik Biogroup, BD, and others, with a performance period from February 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027.

The VA is conducting market research to determine the feasibility of setting aside the contract for a specific socio-economic category, with particular interest in Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Interested contractors are requested to submit a capability statement to Tracy M. Vega, identifying their NAICS code (811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance), size status, Federal Supply Schedule capabilities, and contact information. The response deadline is November 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with the goal of identifying potential sources for a future Request for Quotes (RFQ).

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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT*
FY26 Pathology Lab Equipment Full Service & Preventative Maintenance

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*
14215
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C24226Q0102
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
11-14-2025 12pm EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA
ARCHIVE
60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
J066
NAICS CODE*
811210
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 3495 Bailey Avenue Building 3, 2nd floor Buffalo NY 14215

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Tracy Vega Tracy.Vega@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS
New York Harbor Healthcare System

Brooklyn VA Medical Center

800 Poly Place

Brooklyn NY

POSTAL CODE
11209
COUNTRY
USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL
https://www.va.gov/
URL DESCRIPTION
US Department of Veterans Affairs
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
Tracy.Vega@va.gov
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
Point of Contact

DESCRIPTION

This is a Sources Sought Notice

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. This information is however intended to identify potential sources to contact when a request for quotes (RFQ) is issued.

(b) Although "proposal," "offeror," contractor, and "offeror" may be used in this sources sought notice, any response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.

(c) Any information received from a contractor in response to this Sources Sought may be used in creating a solicitation. Any information received which is marked with a statement, such as "proprietary" or "confidential," intended to restrict distribution will not be distributed outside of the Government, except as required by law.

(d) This Sources Sought is issued by VISN 2 Contracting Office in Buffalo, NY for the purpose of collecting information about The Laboratory Equipment Services at the New York Harbor Healthcare System at Brooklyn VA Medical Center, 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209. The VA is seeking to provide for this requirement as of February 1, 2026. The NAICS code identified for this requirement is 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The requirement is detailed in the Statement of Work section of this document. The PSC Code is J066 – Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment – Instruments and Laboratory Equipment.

(e) Cursory market research has identified one small business that may be able to provide for this requirement. Contractors that are able to meet the requirements in the attachment are encouraged to email a capability statement and full information to Tracy M. Vega at Tracy.Vega@va.gov.

-The purpose of this sources sought notice is to determine the viability of set aside to a specific socio-economic category. Contractors shall identify the NAICS code for the services being offered as well as their size status under said NAICS. If contractor is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), or any other special category of contractors, then contractor is responsible for providing documentation in support of this. This information will be used to determine the viability of a set aside for this requirement.

- Contractors shall also identify any Federal Supply Schedules that may carry the desired services.

- Contractors shall identify pertinent point of contact for company, contractor UEI number for size standard and socioeconomic verification in SAM.

- Contractors shall include any relevant comments about the Attachment(s) if applicable.

STATEMENT OF WORK

Background: The New York Harbor VA Medical Center Brooklyn Campus is seeking a service contract for preventative and corrective maintenance of the following laboratory equipment:

Line Item
Model
Asset Tag
Serial Number
Base Year
1
Sakura Finetek Tissue Tek VIP 6 AI
49043
60400220-0417
02/01/2026 - 01/31/2027
2
Leica Cryostat
145920
5648/04.2008
02/01/2026 - 01/31/2027
3
Leica Cover Slipper
38245
4292
02/01/2026 - 01/31/2027
4
Avantik Biogroup Qs12 Cryostat
39086
S14109097
02/01/2026 - 01/31/2027
5
Leica HistoCore Arcadia H Embedding Station
81233
9605
02/01/2026 - 01/31/2027
6
Leica HistoCore Arcadia C Cold Plate
81234
10778
02/01/2026 - 01/31/2027
7
Leica HistoCore Multicut Microtome
81235
3430
02/01/2026 - 01/31/2027
8
Leica CV5030 Coversliper
66261
5669
02/01/2026 - 01/31/2027
9
BD Slide Prep
82836
TSP1078
10/09/2026 - 01/31/2027
10
BD Prep Mate
82837
TPM1114
10/09/2026 - 01/31/2027
*= Required Field
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