6515--Pathology and Lab Tissue Processor- VA Pittsburgh

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
36C24426Q0101
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Pittsburgh VA Medical Center-University Drive Pittsburgh PA 15240, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 (VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System) is seeking a new Pathology and Laboratory Tissue Processor through this Sources Sought Notice (36C24426Q0101). This is a market research notice only, and responses will be used for planning purposes with no quotes being accepted at this time. The equipment must meet specific technical requirements including a maximum weight of 551 lbs when full, dimensions not exceeding 23" x 28" x 54", 100-240 VAC power capability, automatic reagent rotation, alcohol quality measurement via specific gravity, touch screen interface, downdraft ventilation with formaldehyde-neutralizing filtration, and a paraffin rotation system with waste disposal in disposable containers. The contractor must also provide installation, assembly, delivery, basic training, and vendor credentialing through Symplr including flu vaccination, TB testing, COVID-19 vaccine documentation, and HIPAA certification. Interested vendors must submit responses by February 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time via email to Stanley Kwasny at stanley.kwasny@va.gov with the subject line "RFI 36C24426Q0101-Lab Tissue Processor-Pitt." Responses should include company name, SAM UEI number, address, point of contact information, GSA schedule details if applicable, ownership structure, socioeconomic status certifications, and capability statements demonstrating ability to meet requirements.

This procurement has no set-aside designation and no incumbent contractor information is identified in the notice. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this sources sought phase. The equipment will be delivered to Pittsburgh VA Medical Center-University Drive (zip code 15240-1003). Interested companies should note that they must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide comprehensive company information including small or large business classification and any applicable socioeconomic status certifications such as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Business (VOSB) designations. All responding vendors should be prepared to provide details on any affiliated companies under the same or related NAICS codes and indicate whether they plan to respond as a joint venture utilizing multiple owned companies.

Notice text

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE 36C24426Q0101

MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSE ONLY

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE only. Responses to this notice will be used for information and planning purposes. No quotes are being requested or accepted at this time with this notice.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System has a requirement for new Pathology and Laboratory Tissue Processor. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code being considered for this procurement is NAICS 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and the Product Service Code (PSC) is 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.

Below is a draft copy of the Statement of Need (SON). Responses to this notice should include the following:

Company name

SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number

Company s address

Point of Contact information (i.e. title, phone number and email address)

Company s capability to meet this requirement and any pertinent information which demonstrates the company s ability to meet the above requirements.

GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract number, if within scope of this effort (if applicable).

Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes.

Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a related NAICS code; Provide the certification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of incorporation for each.

Do you plan on responding to a solicitation for this requirement with a Joint Venture utilizing multiple owned companies as majority or non-majority owner?

Yes ___No ___ If yes, please identify which companies are considering a Joint Venture and the ownership of each company.

Company s type of business (small or large) and socioeconomic status whether Service Disable Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, Hubzone, 8(a), Women Owned, Small Disadvantaged, etc. If applicable, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) must be verified in Veteran Small Business Certification SBA Small Business Search https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/, and be able to meet the limitation on subcontracting in accordance with 13 CFR 125.6; if applicable.

All responses shall be submitted in writing via email, no later than 12:00 PM Noon EST, on 02/04/2026 to Stanley Kwasny at stanley.kwasny@va.gov

Please include in email SUBJECT LINE: RFI 36C24426Q0101 Lab Tissue Processor-Pitt

E-mail: stanley.kwasny@va.gov Facsimile or telephonic responses will not be accepted.

Simply responding as an interested party in https://sam.gov/contracting does not constitute your company as a source. Offeror must provide the above requested information. After review of the responses to this sources sought notice, a solicitation announcement may be published in the near future. Responses to this sources sought announcement are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the forthcoming solicitation announcement, in addition to responding to this sources sought notice. All interested parties must be registered with System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/ in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts.

Files

File Type Posted
36C24426Q0101.docx DOCX document

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