36C24626Q0497.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 36C24626Q0497
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This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice for a CryoStar NX70 cryostat system for the Asheville Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is issuing formal Solicitation 36C24626Q0497, expected on or about May 1, 2026, with a response deadline of May 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) and carries Product Service Code 6515 and NAICS Code 334516.
The cryostat must be capable of cutting frozen tissue specimens from 1 to 99 microns in thickness and include an automated microtome within a freezer unit. Required features include a touch LCD screen for control and display of critical information, both automated and manual operating modes, high-quality motorized sectioning, capacity to store up to 32 specimens in the chamber for immediate recutting, ergonomic handles, a built-in disinfection system, multi-axis specimen orientation, audible alarms for problem detection, and comprehensive reporting capabilities covering routine logging, quality assessment, statutory reporting, and troubleshooting. The contractor must comply with all applicable national, state, and local codes adopted by the VA. The contracting office is located in Hampton, Virginia (ZIP 23667), and all correspondence and inquiries must be directed via email to Contract Specialist Kristine Woodbury at kristine.woodbury@va.gov; telephone requests for information will not be accepted.
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Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| CryoStar NX70 for Asheville VAMC |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 23667 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C24626Q0497 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 05-11-2026 10:00am EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 99 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| SET-ASIDE |
| SDVOSBC |
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 6515 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 334516 |
| PLACE OF PERFORMANCE |
| Asheville VAMC |
1100 Tunnel Rd
Asheville NC
| POSTAL CODE |
| 28805 |
| COUNTRY |
| USA |
CONTACT INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Kristine Woodbury |
Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist Kristine Woodbury kristine.woodbury@va.gov 757-728-3449
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| AGENCY’S URL |
| https://www.va.gov/ |
| URL DESCRIPTION |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
| AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS |
| kristine.woodbury@va.gov |
| EMAIL DESCRIPTION |
| kristine.woodbury@va.gov |
DESCRIPTION
This is a Pre-solicitation notice. This Pre-solicitation notice is not a request for formal proposals or quotes. Solicitation, 36C24626Q0497, will be issued on or about May 1, 2026. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Asheville VA Medical Center, Asheville, NC has a requirement for a Cryostar NX70. The project will include:
Cryostats are used to cut frozen tissue specimens. A cryostat consists of an automated microtome placed inside a freezer.
· Must be able cut tissue specimens from 1 to 99 microns thickness.
· Must provide a touch LCD screen that displays critical information and allows control of the cryostat
· Must have both automated and manual modes.
· Must have high quality motorized sectioning.
· Must be able to store up to 32 specimens in the chamber so that recently frozen sections may immediately be recut.
· Must have ergometric and easy to use handles
· Must have a built-in disinfection system
· Must be able to provide a full range of reports is available for each instrument, including the routine logging, quality assessment, statutory reporting and trouble shooting.
· Has audible alarms to ensure that any problems are immediately addressed.
· Must have multi-axis specimen orientation
Contractor shall be required to comply with all applicable national, state, and local codes adopted in use by the VA.
The applicable NAICS Code is 334516. All correspondence and responses shall be via e-mail to Kristine.woodbury@va.gov . Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be accepted.
Offerors are responsible for downloading all documents including amendments at the Contract Opportunities website without further notification from the Contracting Officer.
Cryostar NX70
| *=Required Field |
| Presolicitation Notice |
Presolicitation Notice
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