Smart Write Slide Printer (brand name or equal)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to procure four Tissue Tek Smartwrite (brand name or equal) slide printers, along with associated software, control PCs, and installation/training services. The key requirements are that the printers must be legible in print and manageable in size. The agency will evaluate proposals based on the ability to meet the technical specifications outlined in the Statement of Work, including printing speed, resolution, slide capacity, and power requirements. Proposals are due by March 20, 2024 at 1:30 PM EDT, with an anticipated award date of March 26, 2024.

The solicitation is unrestricted but may be set aside for small businesses if qualified offers are received. The NAICS code is 334516 and the PSC code is 6632. The place of performance is the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. The contract is a firm-fixed-price purchase with a 90-day delivery period after award, and payment will be made monthly upon receipt of a proper invoice. The government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without conducting discussions.