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The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is procuring a Recirculating Pathology Grossing Station for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System through solicitation number 36C26225Q1299. The procurement seeks a brand name or equal product that must be 48-60 inches wide with 10-12 inches of elevation, include a factory-installed recirculating box with 4 filters, CPU mount, keyboard arm, integrated right-side sink, 24-24.1 MP pathology camera, 1-year software subscription, full installation, extended warranty, and be constructed of stainless steel manufactured in the USA. The government will evaluate offers based solely on technical acceptability, determining whether proposed items meet the salient characteristics specified, with ratings of either acceptable or unacceptable. Award will be made to the lowest-priced offer that meets all minimum requirements under a firm fixed-price contract structure. All questions must be submitted via email by Tuesday, August 5, 2025 by 4:00 PM PST, and all quotes must be received by Thursday, August 7, 2025 by 4:00 PM PST.

This procurement is designated as a total set-aside exclusively for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 339112 with a size standard of 1000 employees. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific award values or budget ranges for this medical equipment procurement. The contract requires delivery and installation of a single grossing station unit with comprehensive specifications including specialized pathology imaging equipment and recirculation systems. Performance will take place at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System facility in Long Beach, California. The procurement falls under PSC category 6515 for Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies, reflecting the specialized nature of this pathology laboratory equipment acquisition.