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6515--SOURCES SOUGHT - 3D Bioprinter for Research Project for the Iowa City VA Healthcare System

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36C26326Q0401Federal

Submission Closed03/05/2026, 05:00:00 PM CST

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262F Nco 22 Nonary VA Care (00262F)

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Department of Veterans Affairs Iowa City VA Healthcare System, Iowa City, IA, 52246, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

3 pages · sources-sought

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PhaseClosed

PostedFeb 23

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMar 5

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

03/05/2026, 05:00:00 PM CST

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSaint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)

Office AddressSaint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

Contacts

Joseph BennettContract Officer

Full Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / SOURCES SOUGHT: 36C26326Q0401 This is NOT a solicitation.
SUBJECT: 3D Bioprinter for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Iowa City VA Healthcare System Research Department.
NAICS CODE: 334516, Size Standard: 1000 employees. PSC: 6515
All responses must have the VA RFI Number: 36C26326Q0401 in the Subject Line of the email!!! All responses must be received no later than 05:00 PM CT, Thursday, March 5, 2026 All responses must be submitted to: