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6525--FY26: Digital Pathology Whole Slide Imaging System

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36C24826Q0698Federal

Submission Closed05/08/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 8, is conducting market research under a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying the Philips Scanner SG300 Whole Slide Imaging solution for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This notice is strictly for informational purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, request for quote, or binding obligation to award a contract. The Government is seeking responses from businesses registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identifier, and must provide a qualifications letter containing company details, point of contact information, socioeconomic status such as SDVOSB, VOSB, or HUBZone designation, and a capability statement demonstrating proven experience in delivering the specific Philips SG300 pathology scanner or similar Whole Slide Imaging systems, including evidence of past or current contracts fulfilling this requirement. The North American Industry Classification System code is 334516 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees, and eligibility for future consideration hinges on demonstrated capability through documented performance, not on pricing or technical specifications at this stage. All responses must be submitted via email to [email hidden] no later than May 21, 2026, at 13:00 Eastern Standard Time, with the exact subject line “RFI# 36C24826Q0698 – FY 26: Pathology Scanner WSI Solution, Philips Scanner SG300”; telephone and fax responses will not be accepted, no cost reimbursement will be provided, and no feedback or discussion on submissions will be offered. The Government will use the input gathered to evaluate vendor interest, assess market capacity, and determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future solicitation.

General Info

VA seeks qualified businesses to supply Philips SG300 WSI system in Puerto Rico via market research RFI.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Caribbean Healthcare System, San Juan, FL, 00921

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NONE

Documents

36C24826Q0698 - FY26: Digital Pathology Whole Slide Imaging System

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PhaseClosed

Response DeadlineMay 8

Deadline has passed

PostedMay 14

Sources Sought

Submission Closed

05/08/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

Office AddressTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

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Darrin AlexanderContract Specialist

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. It is neither a solicitation nor a request for a quote and it does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Request for solicitations will not receive a response. The Government will not pay nor reimburse any costs of preparing of a response. The purpose of this notice is for market research purposes only, to make an appropriate acquisition decision, to gain knowledge of potential interested and qualified businesses, and any Small Business Administration (SBA) size classification in relation to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 is seeking a business to provide Brand Name, Pathology Scanner WSI Solution, Philips Scanner SG300 to the VA Medical Facility, VA Caribbean Healthcare System. Businesses may respond by submitting a qualifications letter including the following information: Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, Email, Unique Entity Identifier Code, Socio-Economic Category (i.e., SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, etc), Federal Supply Schedule Contract Number if applicable, and a capability statement to the requirement. Provide evidence your business can provide the requested items to include past/and or current contracts for the same requirement, and any other compelling evidence to help the Government determine your company s capabilities. To be eligible for award, prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Internet site, https://sam.gov/content/home. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be sent to contact@example.gov no later than May 21, 2026, at 13:00 Hours Eastern Standard Time. Note: Telephone and facsimile responses will not be considered. Questions and discussion will not be considered. When responding via email, ensure the subject line is titled with RFI# 36C24826Q0698 FY 26: Pathology Scanner WSI Solution, Philips Scanner SG300. Thank you for your interest and time.