Leica-Slide Stainer, Immunohistochemistry-Brand Name or Equal
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA442725QZ011
- Agency
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Air Mobility Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Travis AFB, California 94535, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command is seeking to procure a Leica Bond III Staining Machine or equivalent for the Anatomic Pathology department at Travis AFB. The pre-solicitation notice describes a high-throughput immunohistochemistry staining unit capable of processing up to 30 slides in 2.5 hours and handling approximately 360 slides daily. This Sources Sought market research aims to determine the availability of businesses that can provide the required equipment and services. Interested businesses are requested to submit a one-page response by January 10, 2025, including company details, business size, CAGE code, UEI number, and a capabilities statement addressing the Statement of Need requirements. The government emphasizes that this is a market research initiative and not a formal Request for Quote, and will not compensate businesses for response preparation.
The procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, with specific interest in small business categories including Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms, Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The contract includes provisions for equipment installation, staff training, and initial supplies and accessories. The staining machine must meet specific technical requirements, including 36 reagent spaces, independent trays, continuous operation, and electrical specifications of 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 1200 VA. Payment terms stipulate that vendors must submit invoices to DFAS only upon complete contract fulfillment, which includes delivery, installation, and training. The procurement falls under NAICS Category 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC Category 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies).
Notice text
The Anatomic Pathology department at Travis AFB requires a Leica Bond III Staining Machine, including initial supplies and accessories, to perform immunohistochemistry staining on patient tissue samples, enabling the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, including cancer. The Leica Bond III is a high-throughput, floor-standing IHC staining unit capable of staining up to 30 different antibodies simultaneously, processing up to 30 slides in 2.5 hours, and handling approximately 360 slides per day. The system features a user-friendly interface with large icons and intuitive prompts, allowing technicians to easily add, remove, or refill reagents at any time without interrupting the staining cycle. This is a 'Brand name or equal' request, seeking a Leica Bond III or equivalent staining machine that meets the specified requirements.
This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought (market survey) ONLY. This RFI is for market research and shall not be considered as a Request For Quote (RFQ) or a Request For Proposal (RFP), or promise to use as a future RFQ or RFP.
The purpose of this RFI is to determine the availability of businesses, including small businesses (including Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms, Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses), to provide the required products and/or services.
The Government is not committed to contract for any supply or service as a result of this RFI. Further, the Air Force is not currently seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in a future RFQ, if issued.
On 1 page, responders are requested to provide the following information:
1. Business name and address
2. Name of company representative and their business title
3. Business size and type of small business (if applicable)
4. Cage Code
5. UEI Number
6. A brief capabilities statement that addresses how your company can fulfill the requirement specified in the Statement of Need (SoN). If you have any comments or recommendations regarding the SoN, please include them in your response.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Statement of Need Letter (Leica Bond III) v2_Redacted DRAFT.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Leica-Slide Stainer, Immunohistochemistry-Brand Name or Equal | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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| Opportunity | Agency | Set-aside | Responses due |
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| Cost Per Reportable Result Purchase of Immunohistochemistry Reagents for Laboratory Tests. | Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 | No set-aside |
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