36C24626Q0652.docx
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- 36C24626Q0652
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This is a presolicitation notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office for the acquisition of an Epredia CryoStar NX70 cryostat at the Asheville VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina. The formal solicitation (36C24626Q0652) is expected to be issued on or about June 5, 2026, with a response deadline of June 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. The requirement is classified under NAICS Code 334516 and Product Service Code 6515, with an SBA set-aside designation.
The Epredia CryoStar NX70 is a specialized laboratory instrument used to cut frozen tissue specimens for histopathology analysis. Key performance requirements include the ability to cut tissue specimens ranging from 1 to 99 microns in thickness, a touch LCD screen interface for control and information display, both automated and manual operational modes, motorized sectioning capability, specimen storage capacity for up to 32 samples in the chamber, ergonomic handles, a built-in disinfection system, multi-axis specimen orientation, audible alarms for problem notification, and comprehensive reporting functionality for routine logging, quality assessment, statutory reporting, and troubleshooting. All inquiries and correspondence must be directed via email to Contract Specialist Kristine Woodbury at kristine.woodbury@va.gov, with telephone requests not accepted. The contracting office is located in Hampton, Virginia (ZIP Code 23667).
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Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| Epredia CryoStar NX70 for Asheville VAMC |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 23667 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C24626Q0652 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 06-16-2026 10:00AM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 99 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| SET-ASIDE |
| SBA |
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 6515 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 334516 |
| PLACE OF PERFORMANCE |
| Asheville VAMC |
1100 Tunnel Rd
Asheville NC
| POSTAL CODE |
| 28805 |
COUNTRY
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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| AGENCY’S URL |
| https://www.va.gov/ |
| URL DESCRIPTION |
| kristine.woodbury@va.gov |
| 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, 36C24626Q0652, will be issued on or about June 5, 2026. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Asheville VA Medical Center, Asheville, NC has a requirement for Epredia 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.
Epredia Cryostar NX70
| *=Required Field |
| Presolicitation Notice |
Presolicitation Notice
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