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This document is a Presolicitation Notice for an unrestricted Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center. The solicitation seeks an In Vitro Diagnostic Device, specifically the Artisan Link Pro Special Stains System by Agilent Technologies Inc. (or equal), for the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Michigan. The system is an automatic stainer for histology special stains, featuring minimal user interaction, onboard deparaffinization, waste separation, and a complete workstation with peripherals.
Key procurement details include a solicitation number of 36C25225Q0468, with offers due by 12:00 Central Time on September 4, 2025. The contract will be firm fixed price under NAICS Code 339112, with one unit required. The stainer must meet specific dimensional requirements (no larger than 28" deep, 80" wide, 30" height) and weigh less than 200 lbs. The procurement will be conducted in accordance with FAR Parts 12, 13, and 19, with the full RFQ document expected to be posted around August 26, 2025. The place of performance is the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois.
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Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| In Vitro Diagnostic Device (Brand Name or Equal) |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 53214-1476 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C25225Q0468 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 09-04-2025 12:00 CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
SET-ASIDE
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 6515 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 339112 |
| PLACE OF PERFORMANCE |
| Captain James A. Lovell |
Federal Health Care Center
3001 Green Bay Road
North Chicago IL
| POSTAL CODE |
| 60064-3048 |
| COUNTRY |
| USA |
CONTACT INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
GLAC (69D)
115 South 84th Street, Suite 101
Milwaukee WI 53214-1476
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contracting Officer Waymon McNeal waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
URL DESCRIPTION
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
The VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center intends to solicit an unrestricted RFQ for Brand Name Artisan Link Pro Special Stains System or Equal Special Stains system for Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center located in Iron Mountain, Michigan.
Brand Name MANUFACTURER: Agilent Technologies Inc.
| DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES |
| Manufacturer |
| Manufacturer Part No |
| QTY. |
| UNIT |
| Artisan Link Pro Special Stains System |
| Agilent Technologies Inc. |
| AR31027 |
| 1 |
| EA |
Salient Characteristics: (Brand Name or Equal)
· In Vitro Diagnostic Device
· Automatic stainer for Histology’s special stains (i.e. Warthin Starry, GMS, etc.)
· Multiple ready-to-use stain kits/reagents in closed kits to reduce chemical/fume exposure.
· Requires minimal user interaction, load and go system.
· Ability to automate slide drying with onboard deparaffinization.
· Automatic waste separation feature.
· Includes a full workstation (computer, keyboard, mouse), UPS, a slide labeling printer, report printer, scanner, etc.
· Ability to produced 2D barcodes with hospital location, case number, part number, block number, slide number, and stain name.
· Bulk fluid bottles provided for wash solution and various concentrations of ethanol.
· Installation and training provided by company.
· Stainer no bigger than 28” deep and 80” wide and 30” maximum height, weighs less than 200 lbs. (excluding weight with reagents on board).
This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12, 13, and 19. Contract will be firm fixed price and the corresponding NAICS Code 339112. This will be an unrestricted RFQ solicitation.
Please see Request for Quote (RFQ) document 36C25225Q0468 for details in the near future. This RFQ will be posted on or around Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Offers will be due no later than 12:00. Local Time on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
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