Inverted Microscope, St. Louis VAMC Jefferson Barracks

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is conducting market research on August 3, 2026 (11:00 AM Central Time response deadline) for an inverted microscope system to be installed at St. Louis VAMC Jefferson Barracks; this is a sources sought notice, not a solicitation.

The government seeks a Nikon Ti2-A Inverted Microscope or equal product with a defined configuration including intelligent nosepiece, condenser, epi-fluorescence turret registration, manual mechanical stage, Plan Fluor and Plan Achromat phase contrast objectives (4x to 100x magnification), D-LEDI epi-fluorescence light engine with programmable software control, Digital Sight 100 camera (17.7 megapixel), NIS Elements Basic Research Software, and an HP Z2 Workstation with 31.5-inch display. The equipment supports VA-funded study grant approvals mandated by the Office of Research and Development.

Warranty coverage must include five years for mechanical and optical components and one year for electronic components. Installation and demonstration are required services. Place of performance is St. Louis, Missouri (1 Jefferson Barracks Drive, St. Louis VAMC Jefferson Barracks, 63125).

Responses should include company name, address, point of contact, phone/fax/email, UEI number, GSA contract information if applicable, capability statement, product brochures with specifications, and an authorized distributor letter from the original equipment manufacturer. Prospective contractors must complete electronic representations and certifications in SAM.gov and ensure SDVOSB and VOSB firms are verified with the Small Business Administration. The Network Contracting Office is located in Leavenworth, Kansas. Contact: Contracting Officer Tywanna Sparks, tywanna.sparks@va.gov, 913-758-9928.