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6550--Leica Biosystems Bond-III Reagents and Consumables

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36C25627Q0009Federal

Submission Closed09/08/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 has issued a Sources Sought and Request for Information for the procurement of new, genuine Leica Biosystems Bond-III reagents and consumables to support tissue-based diagnostics at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi, Mississippi. This brand-name only requirement includes ancillary products such as paraffin wax, wash solutions, and retrieval buffers that must be fully compatible with the Bond-III automated stainer model family 21.2201. The intended contract structure consists of a base year plus four option years, with items delivered on a recurring, as-ordered basis. The government is seeking to identify qualified contractors, including small businesses, SDBs, HUBZone, and 8A concerns, while assessing capabilities, estimated industry pricing, and compliance with the Buy American Act, Trade Agreements, and the Nonmanufacturer Rule under NAICS code 334516. Key requirements include maintaining a minimum shelf-life of 12 months upon delivery and adhering to strict packaging standards to prevent damage or temperature excursions. Responses are due by September 8, 2026, and are intended for market research purposes only; no formal solicitation currently exists, and responses do not constitute binding offers.

General Info

Sources sought for Leica Biosystems Bond-III products for Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256)

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Department of Veteran Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Biloxi, MS, 39531, USA

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NONE

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PostedSep 1

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Response DeadlineSep 8

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Submission Closed

09/08/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeRIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256)

Office AddressRIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

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T MillerContracting Specialist

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Full Description

Title: Leica Biosystems Bond-III for Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) Biloxi, MS.
Purpose:
The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 located at 5075 Westheimer Road, Galleria Financial Center, Suite 750, Houston, Texas, hereby issues the following Sources Sought/ Request for Information (RFI) with the intent of determining the contractor interest, capabilities, qualifications of potential businesses, nonmanufacturer rule compliance, Buy American Act compliance, Trade Agreement compliance and estimated industry pricing information for market research and estimated budgetary purpose for Contractor to assist with Leica Biosystems Bond-III for Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) Warehouse Bldg. 26, 400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi, MS, 39531.
Notice of Intent to Sole Source. If there are no responses to this notice, a determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government to sole source the requirement. No response is a response.
The Government requests that interested offerors complete all questions below, provide required documentation, descriptive literature and authorization letter as described below. The Government is in no way obligated to do business with or to enter into any form of contract with any person, firm or other entity that receives or responds to this announcement.
Objective: To find qualified and certified contractors with the capability to provide the following:
Vendor shall furnish all labor (order processing), materials, equipment, packaging, and shipping necessary to deliver the items requested to GCVHCS. All items shall be new, genuine Leica Biosystems products and compatible with the Bond-III platform. The vendor shall ensure adequate shelf-life at delivery and replace any items that arrive damaged, expired, or not meeting specifications with no additional cost to the Government.
Delivery Location:
Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) Warehouse Bldg 26, 400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi, MS, 39531.
Period of Performance:
Base plus 4 option years.
Instructions and Response Guidelines:
Sources Sought responses are due by 09/08/2026 at 3:00 PM (CST) via email to contact@example.gov. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted. Public Information will not be provided and shall be utilized to the full extent possible. This a New Requirement.
The subject line shall read: 36C25627Q0009 - Sources Sought Leica Biosystems Bond-III. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 6(a) - 6(c17).
Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the Sources Sought. Information provided will be used solely by GCVHCS as "market research" and will not be released outside of the GCVHCS Purchasing and Contract Team. This Sources Sought notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Quotation (RFQ), and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response to this request. All information contained in this Sources Sought is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government.
In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on Contracting Opportunities (https://beta.sam.gov/) website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this Sources Sought, or future RFP/RFQ.
Contact Information:
Contracting Specialist, T Miller Email address: contact@example.gov
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES/PROPOSALS; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may provide answers, responses and give written notification prior to the response due date and time. Supporting evidence and responses. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.