65--Mikroscan D2 Desk Scanner for Whole Slide Imaging

The West Roxbury Veterans Affairs Medical Center requires two DS Desk Scanners designed for whole slide imaging, with MikroScan Tech identified as the sole known vendor capable of providing this specialized equipment. These compact scanners offer significant benefits by enabling pathologists, physicians, and veterans to rapidly scan, view, and share high-quality whole slide images from any location. This capability enhances workflow efficiency, supports real-time collaboration with colleagues globally, and accelerates turnaround times for critical diagnostic processes. The VA emphasizes the need for the highest accuracy in imaging and has found through market research that only MikroScan Tech can meet this essential criterion at present. This notice, issued on September 4, 2014, is a sources-sought announcement rather than a solicitation for competitive proposals. Interested parties may submit expressions of interest along with supporting materials by September 8, 2014, to aid the Contracting Officer in deciding whether a competitive procurement process will be initiated. The decision to pursue a competitive solicitation rests solely with the Contracting Officer, and responses will be used solely for market research purposes. This effort falls under NAICS code 333314 and pertains to acquiring cutting-edge scanning technology to support the VA's diagnostic imaging needs.