6640--Notice of Intent_100% SDVOSB Set-Aside_Labconco Name Brand Authorized SDVOSB Distributors Only

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Manchester, New Hampshire is procuring a brand-specific Labconco chemical fume hood and cabinetry system for their histology laboratory through a pre-solicitation notice. The equipment will be used to process and stain tissue samples while mitigating chemical vapors in the laboratory environment. The procurement is restricted to authorized Labconco Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) distributors only, ensuring the brand-specific requirements are met by qualified suppliers. Interested distributors must contact Contract Specialist Janice Jones at janice.jones@va.gov by September 24, 2025, to express their authorization status and interest in responding to the requirement. The response deadline for the pre-solicitation is September 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a business size standard of 1,000 employees.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, limiting competition to qualifying veteran-owned enterprises. The contract structure is planned as a one-time, firm fixed-price arrangement, indicating a single purchase rather than ongoing services or multiple deliveries. The procurement is specifically tailored to the histology laboratory's spatial requirements and operational needs, suggesting a customized equipment solution. While the document does not specify exact award values or budget ranges, the specialized nature of laboratory fume hood systems and the brand-name requirement typically indicate a significant investment in safety and research infrastructure. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are mentioned in the pre-solicitation documentation.