36C26226Q1361.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 36C26226Q1361
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This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice and Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office in Long Beach, California for a microscopy system to be delivered to the Phoenix VA Healthcare System. The solicitation is set-aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 339112, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. This is a firm fixed price acquisition for commercial items processed under FAR Subpart 8 and 12.6, with the solicitation document incorporating provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-04.
The microscopy system must meet specific salient characteristics including non-staining and non-destructive tissue sampling capabilities, Dynamic Cell Imaging (DCI) for intracellular activity visualization, on-site optical tissue assessment using Interferometry, and Full-Field Optical Coherence Tomography (FFOCT) at 1 micrometer resolution with a 75Hz frame rate. Equipment dimensions must not exceed 27.6" x 12.6" x 12.4", with axial resolution of 1 micrometer, transverse resolution of 1.5 micrometers, minimum field of view of 1.25mm x 1.25mm, and maximum sample size of 27mm diameter by 5mm height. Vendors must provide delivery via FOB Destination within 90 business days of award, submit an authorized distributor letter, guarantee original equipment manufacturer comprehensive warranty from the first day of delivery, and ensure equipment is free of defects. Image formats must support DICOM export to JPG, TIFF, and PNG. Quotes must be submitted by email to Hanan.McCullick@va.gov by 12:00 PM Pacific Time on August 18, 2026, with the subject line "Quote: #36C26226Q1361 [VENDOR NAME]." Technical specifications for any "or equal" items must be included with the quote or it will be considered non-responsive. Questions must be submitted by 10:00 PM Pacific Time on August 17, 2026.
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| MICROSCOPY SYSTEM |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 90815 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C26226Q1361 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 08-18-2026 12:00 PACIFIC TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
| SET-ASIDE |
| SBA |
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 6515 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 339112 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist Hanan McCullick Hanan.Mccullick@va.gov
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
| ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
Phoenix VA HCS
650 E Indian School Road
Phoenix AZ
| POSTAL CODE |
| 85012 |
COUNTRY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
URL DESCRIPTION
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with FAR Subpart 8 prepared with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The acquisition strategy will be a Small Business set-aside to best meet the needs of the Government. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) Solicitation number 36C26226Q1361 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-04.
(iv) This is set-aside for small businesses. This will be a firm fixed price award, provisions associated with this procurement; NAICS code 339112 and small business size standard is 1,000 employees.
(v) The technical specifications are listed as brand name or equal (FAR 52.211-6 is applicable). For equal items, please include technical specifications of the ultrasound systems and components. If technical specifications showing how the equal product meets the salient characteristics are not included, your quote will be considered non-responsive.
****Please refer to Salient Characteristics for full details.**** NOTE: Potential offers must be aware that the items being acquired are procured as Brand Name or Equal. For those items that are “or equal”, a description of the salient characteristics outlined above. The FAR Clause 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal applies to this acquisition. Any items quoted as equal not confirming to the requirements of clause 52.211-6 will be considered non- responsive and not considered for award.
Vendor Requirements:
1. Vendor shall provide delivery.
2. Vendor shall provide original equipment manufacturer (OEM) comprehensive warranty on the product(s) starting from the first day of delivery.
3. Vendor provides guarantee equipment is free of defects.
4. Authorized distributor letter
5. FOB Destination delivery shall occur within 90 business days after award to the following destination address: Department of Veterans Affairs Phoenix VA Healthcare System 650 E Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ, 85012.
(xii) Quotes are to be received no later than 12:00PM PST, August 18, 2026 at email address: Hanan.McCullick@va.gov, subject “Quote: # 36C26226Q1361 [VENDOR NAME]” late quotes shall not be accepted. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Any questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted no later than 10:00 PM PST August 17, 2026.
Schedule of Supplies:
Salient Characteristics:
- Must have non-staining and non-destructive tissue sample
- Must have Dynamic Cell Imaging (DCI) able to show intracellular activity
- Must have On-site optical tissue assessment using Interferometry
- Must not be larger than the following dimensions 27.6” x 12.6” x 12.4”
- Must have Axial resolution of 1 um
- Must have transverse resolution of 1.5 um
- Must have single field of view size to be at a minimum of 1.25 mm x 1.25 mm
- Must have maximum sample size to be 27 mm dia. X 5 mm height or greater
- Must have a tissue depth exploration achieved at 100um below the tissue surface
- Must have a DCI frame rate to be less than or equal to 0.1 Hz
- Must have a Macro camera resolution to be at least 50 um
- Must have Image formats Dicom; export to jpg, tiff, png
- Must have Full-Field Optical Coherence Tomography FFOCT- 1um in 3D
- Must have a FFOCT Frame rate of 75Hz
- Must not require cutting
- Must not require sectioning
- Must have full color imaging
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| Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice |
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