6515--556-25-2-2993-0050 In Vitro Diagnostic Device

The Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center is issuing an unrestricted Request for Quote (RFQ) for an In Vitro Diagnostic Device, specifically seeking the Artisan Link Pro Special Stains System manufactured by Agilent Technologies Inc. or an equivalent alternative. This automatic staining system will be delivered to the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Michigan, and must feature capabilities for histology special stains with minimal user interaction, onboard deparaffinization, automatic waste separation, and a complete workstation including computer peripherals and printers. The system must accommodate multiple ready-to-use stain kits in closed containers to minimize chemical exposure and provide 2D barcode generation capabilities for comprehensive specimen tracking. The procurement will be conducted under FAR Parts 12, 13, and 19 as a firm fixed price contract with NAICS Code 339112. The full RFQ document 36C25225Q0468 is expected to be posted on August 26, 2025, with offers due by 12:00 Central Time on September 4, 2025.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and will be conducted as an unrestricted solicitation open to all qualified vendors. The contract calls for the acquisition of one unit of the specialized staining system, with specific dimensional constraints requiring the equipment to measure no larger than 28 inches deep, 80 inches wide, and 30 inches in maximum height, while weighing less than 200 pounds excluding onboard reagents. The manufacturer must provide installation and training services as part of the delivery requirements. Performance will take place at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois, according to the government file documentation. No incumbent contractor information or specific budget ranges have been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice.