36C25226Q0295_4.docx

This is a Presolicitation Notice for a federal procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The solicitation (36C25226Q0295) seeks a Leica DM2700 P microscope or equivalent brand, specifically configured for asbestos analysis. The procurement is set as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories) with Product Service Code 6515. The contracting office is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (zip code 53214-1476), and the response deadline is April 27, 2026, at 8:00 AM Central Time. The notice indicates that the formal solicitation is expected to be issued on or around the same date as the response deadline. The procurement is being conducted by the Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 (VISN 12).

This presolicitation notice serves as advance notification to potential small business contractors of the upcoming formal solicitation. The "Brand Name or Equal" language indicates that vendors may propose the specified Leica equipment or comparable alternatives that meet the same technical requirements for asbestos analysis applications used by the VA's medical facilities.