36C25526Q0528.pdf
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Document Type: Sources Sought Notice
This Sources Sought Notice is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15, located in Leavenworth, Kansas (Solicitation Number 36C25526Q0528) for market research purposes regarding the procurement of an inverted microscope system. The notice is neither a solicitation nor a request for proposal and does not obligate the government to award a contract. Responses must be submitted in writing by August 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time. The equipment will be delivered to St. Louis VAMC Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, Missouri. The government seeks a Nikon Ti2-A Inverted Microscope (brand name or equal) with associated accessories to ensure laboratories have the minimal equipment necessary to meet requirements for VA-funded study grant approvals as mandated by the Office of Research and Development.
The required equipment specifications include a Ti2-A Inverted Microscope with intelligent nosepiece, condenser, and epi-fluorescence turret registration; manual mechanical stage with multiple specimen holders; Plan Fluor and Plan Achromat phase contrast objectives ranging from 4x to 100x magnification; D-LEDI epi-fluorescence light engine with programmable software control; Digital Sight 100 camera (17.7 megapixel); NIS Elements Basic Research Software; and an HP Z2 Workstation with 31.5-inch display. The warranty requirement specifies Nikon's Limited Warranty covering five years for mechanical and optical components and one year for electronic components. Installation and demonstration are required services. Interested firms must provide company information, UEI number, GSA contract status if applicable, capability statements, product brochures with specifications, and authorized distributor letters from the original equipment manufacturer. Prospective contractors must register in SAM.gov and complete electronic representations and certifications. The point of contact is Contracting Officer Tywanna Sparks (tywanna.sparks@va.gov, 913-758-9928).
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Sources Sought Notice
*= Required Field Sources Sought Notice
SUBJECT* INVERTED MICROSCOPE
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 66048
SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25526Q0528
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 08-03-2026 11:00 AM CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA
ARCHIVE 15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N
SET-ASIDE
PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 6640
NAICS CODE* 334516
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway
Leavenworth KS 66048
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contracting Officer Tywanna Sparks tywanna.sparks@va.gov 913-758-9928
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs St. Louis VAMC Jefferson Barracks
1 Jefferson Barracks Drive St. Louis MO
POSTAL CODE 63125
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DESCRIPTION
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement only. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposal or quote and does not obligate the Government to award a contract.
Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research, to make appropriate acquisition decisions, and to gain knowledge of potential qualified businesses capable of providing the following:
Inverted Microscope for St. Louis VAMC Jefferson Barracks
***See Statement of Requirement for details***
If this is within your capacity, please respond with the information below:
• Company Name
• Address
• Point of Contact
• Phone, Fax, and Email
• UEI number
• GSA Contract (as applicable)
• Capability Statement that clearly and convincingly identifies your ability to fulfill this requirement.
• Brochures of products being offered, to include specifications.
• Authorized distributor letter from OEM
Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.203, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications to be considered for award. In addition, FAR 4.203 states that prospective contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov database. All Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) shall be verified in SBA at Small Business Search.
Point of Contact for this Sources Sought is:
Tywanna Sparks tywanna.sparks@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office -15 3450 S. 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth, KS. 66048 http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:tywanna.sparks@va.gov
Statement of Requirements
Nikon Ti2-A Inverted Microscope (Brand Name or Equal) & Associated Accessories
1. Equipment:
We are requesting to purchase a Nikon Ti2-A Inverted Microscope and associated accessories. The goal of this project is to ensure the laboratories have at least the minimal amount and levels of equipment needed to ensure approval of various VA funded study grants as required by ORD.
2. Technical Specifications:
• Ti2-A Inverted Microscope - Intelligent Nosepiece, Condenser, and Epi- Fluorescence Turret Registration Within NIS Elements
• Manual Mechanical Stage with Slide Insert, Well Plate Holder, and Flat Stage for
Dishes/Flasks
• Plan Fluor Phase Contrast Objectives (4x, 10x, 20x EWLD, 40x ELWD) and Plan Achromat Phase Contrast (100x Oil)
• D-LEDI Epi-Fluorescence Light Engine with Fully-Programmable Software
Control (Automated Multi-Channel Mode with Quad Filter Cube & Manual Mode with DAPI, GFP, RFP Cubes)
• Digital Sight 100 (17.7 Megapixel, Large Field of View Camera)
• NIS Elements Basic Research Software
• HP Z2 Workstation with 31.5" Display
3. Warranty:
Nikon's Limited Warranty- Five years for mechanical and optical components and One year for electronic components.
4. Installation:
Installation and demonstration is required.
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