Histocore multicut microtome

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 at Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is issuing a Sources Sought Notice and Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of a HistoCore MULTICUT Config. 1 Microtome (hospital-grade) or equivalent product for the Laboratory Department. This is a market research solicitation open to both large and small businesses, with particular interest in Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Respondents must address 19 specific questions covering capabilities, business certifications, manufacturer or distributor status, compliance with regulatory requirements, FDA clearance, lead times, product support services, leasing options, and general pricing information. The applicable NAICS code is 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with an 800-employee size standard, and the PSC code is 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). All potential offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with current representations and certifications on file, and responses must be submitted by email to arneil.genus@va.gov no later than February 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST.

This procurement carries no set-asides and represents a one-time purchase and delivery agreement with FOB destination delivery required to 5000 West National Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53295-0001. No incumbent contractor or award value range has been identified in this RFI notice. The government has explicitly stated that this notice is for planning and market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation to award, nor will responses form binding contracts or guarantee inclusion on a prospective bidders list. No specific quantity of units or timeline for delivery has been specified in the available documentation. Interested vendors should note that submission of an RFI response does not satisfy requirements for responding to any future formal solicitation and may require separate submission to subsequent contract announcements.