Fluorescent Microscope

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking to procure a comprehensive Fluorescent Microscope system for the GLA VA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. The procurement, identified by solicitation number 36C26225Q0893, targets the Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing NAICS code 339112. The microscope system must meet specific technical requirements, including an 18" W x 23" H x 18" D dimensions, 36 lb weight, 3.2 MP monochrome CMOS camera, LED light source, and 1.25X to 100X magnification. Key system capabilities include cell-counting, live cell imaging, three fluorescence channels, stage view functionality, image stitching, and high-resolution 3D imaging. Interested contractors must submit detailed responses by May 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST, providing comprehensive company information, business type, product specifications, installation timelines, pricing, and reference contracts demonstrating their capability to perform the required services.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside, but it expressly encourages participation from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the available documentation. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement involves a single advanced scientific instrument with complex imaging capabilities. The contract appears to be for one Fluorescent Microscope system with comprehensive technical specifications. The procurement timeline suggests a relatively quick turnaround, with the sources sought notice posted on May 12, 2025, and responses due by May 19, 2025, indicating the VA is seeking to expedite the procurement process for this specialized medical imaging equipment.