Laboratory Slide Printers

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 (VA VHA VISN 4) is seeking to procure four laboratory slide printers for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System through Solicitation 36C24425Q0409. The specific requirement is for Epredia Slidemate AS Slide Printers or equivalent equipment with critical technical specifications, including two slide hoppers, integrated tracking capabilities, process verification features, and compact dimensions that fit existing printer spaces. The solicitation requires vendors to submit quotes via email to mcdaniel.brayboy@va.gov by March 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, with a strict expectation that vendors provide their best initial offer. The evaluation will comprehensively assess both technical specifications and pricing, with the government intending to award the contract without subsequent negotiations. Vendors must demonstrate full compliance with the detailed technical requirements outlined in the solicitation document.

The procurement is classified under NAICS category 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and is technically unrestricted, though seemingly favorable to small businesses. The contract demands a rapid 30-day delivery timeline after receipt of order, with all equipment to be delivered to the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While specific award value ranges are not explicitly detailed in the solicitation, the procurement involves four slide printers with precise technical parameters. The PSC category for this procurement is 6640, covering Laboratory Equipment and Supplies, which further characterizes the nature of the required equipment. The solicitation emphasizes technical compatibility with existing ThermoFisher Scientific Printmate and Slidemate systems, indicating a preference for seamless integration with current laboratory infrastructure.