6640--Equipment - Dako Artisan Stainer - Ann Arbor

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 is seeking to procure an Artisan Link Pro Special Stains System for the Ann Arbor Healthcare System's Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. The solicitation (36C25025Q0217) is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a brand name only procurement, specifically requiring one Dako Artisan Link Pro Special Stains System with associated components including a Powervar UPS, slide label kit, touchscreen computer, peripheral devices, and a handheld barcode scanner. Key technical requirements include the ability to simultaneously process multiple stain types, perform on-board slide heating and clearing, utilize prefilled reagent cartridges, and separate hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The procurement is an unrestricted competition with quotes due by January 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. The justification for the brand-specific procurement emphasizes that this system is the only one meeting the VA's precise technical specifications, including the capability to run 14 different protocols simultaneously with individual slide heating.

The solicitation does not involve any specific set-aside designations and falls under the NAICS category 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The period of performance is set for 10 years, with a 1-year warranty included for the equipment. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves a comprehensive system with multiple components requiring installation and diagnostics. The place of performance is the Ann Arbor Healthcare System, which will be the recipient and primary user of the specialized laboratory equipment. The procurement targets a highly specialized piece of medical diagnostic equipment that will support pathology services, with the system's unique capabilities being a critical factor in the selection process. Vendors responding to this solicitation must be able to provide the exact Dako Artisan Link Pro system with all specified components and meet the stringent technical requirements outlined in the RFQ.