6515--In Vitro Diagnostic Device (Brand Name or Equal)
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- Solicitation number
- 36C25225Q0468
- Agency
- Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center North Chicago, Illinois 60064, United States
- Points of contact
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- Waymon McNeal waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov (414) 844-4842
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is conducting market research to identify potential vendors for an In Vitro Diagnostic Device, specifically the Artisan Link Pro Special Stains System by Agilent Technologies Inc. The device is intended for the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL, and is an automated histology stainer with advanced features including multiple ready-to-use stain kits, minimal user interaction, onboard slide drying, and a comprehensive workstation with printers and scanners. The VA is seeking qualified vendors across multiple business categories: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Small/Emerging Small Businesses, and Other Than Small Businesses. Interested firms must submit a detailed response by May 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, including comprehensive company information, contact details, business classification, capability statements, and manufacturer authorization documentation. The evaluation will focus on vendors' ability to meet the technical specifications and demonstrate authorized distribution capabilities.
The procurement falls under NAICS Code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees, and there is no specific set-aside designation for this opportunity. The solicitation requires one unit of the Artisan Link Pro Special Stains System (Part No. AR31027), with specific technical requirements including a stainer no larger than 28 inches deep, 32 inches wide, and 36 inches tall, weighing less than 200 pounds. Vendors must be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database and complete electronic annual representations and certifications in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 4.12 and 4.11. The government will use the responses to this sources sought notice to make an appropriate acquisition decision, and this represents the only notice that will be issued for this potential procurement. While no specific award value is mentioned, the notice suggests this is a market research phase to determine vendor interest and capabilities before a formal solicitation.
Notice text
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE.
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The NCO 12, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, 115 S. 84th Street, Suite 101, Milwaukee, WI 53214, is performing market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified: (1) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (2) Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB); or (3) Small or emerging small business firms, or (4) Other Than Small business firms, to provide a Brand Name or Equal In Vitro Diagnostic Device to the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center North Chicago, IL 60064-3048.
Brand Name
MANUFACTURER: Agilent Technologies Inc.
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
Manufacturer
Manufacturer Part No
QTY.
UNIT
Artisan Link Pro Special Stains System
Agilent Technologies Inc.
AR31027
1
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Salient Characteristics: (Brand Name or Equal)
In Vitro Diagnostic Device
Automatic stainer for Histology s special stains (i.e. Warthin Starry, GMS, etc.)
Multiple ready-to-use stain kits/reagents in closed kits to reduce chemical/fume exposure.
Requires minimal user interaction, load and go system.
Ability to automate slide drying with onboard deparaffinization.
Automatic waste separation feature.
Includes a full workstation (computer, keyboard, mouse), UPS, a slide labeling printer, report printer, scanner, etc.
Ability to produced 2D barcodes with hospital location, case number, part number, block number, slide number, and stain name.
Bulk fluid bottles provided for wash solution and various concentrations of ethanol.
Installation and training provided by company.
Stainer no bigger than 28 deep and 32 wide and 36 maximum height, weighs less than 200 lbs. (excluding weight with reagents on board).
All interested firms who can meet the requirements stated above should respond, in writing,
INCLUDING ALL THE FOLLOWING:
Company name.
Address.
Point of contact (name/title/telephone number/e-mail address).
FSS / SEWP Contract number, if applicable.
UIE number.
Tax ID number.
Indication of which business category (SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business or Other Than Small Business) for which the organization qualifies.
A capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to provide the requirement depicted above.
Documentation from manufacturer (i.e. correspondence from manufacturer) of your firm being an authorized distributor for the manufacturer.
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Submit responses to the Contracting Specialist, Waymon McNeal, at Waymon.McNealjr@va.gov no later than 3:00 PM (Central Standard Time), 21 May 2025.
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36C25225Q0468 In Vitro Diagnostic Device shall be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement.
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TELEPHONIC INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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The NAICS Code 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, is applicable to this acquisition; the size standard is 1000 employees. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. The Government will use responses to this notice to make an appropriate acquisition decision. This is the only notice; no other copies of this notice will be provided.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25225Q0468.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 6515--556-25-2-2993-0050 In Vitro Diagnostic Device | Solicitation | |
| 6515--556-25-2-2993-0050 In Vitro Diagnostic Device | Pre-Solicitation | |
| 6515--In Vitro Diagnostic Device (Brand Name or Equal) | Pre-Solicitation |
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