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6550--Reagents and Consumables for Anatomic Pathology
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 19, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for reagents and consumables used in anatomic pathology at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. This market research request, identified by solicitation number 36C25926Q0495 and posted on May 27, 2026, seeks industry input to inform future procurement planning and is not a solicitation for bids or proposals. Responses are due by 10:00 AM Mountain Time on June 10, 2026, and must be submitted exclusively via email to the Contracting Officer, Edward Emerson. The procurement focuses on supplying Ventana reagents and consumables compatible with Benchmark Special Stainers and BenchMark Ultra Immunostainers, including special staining kits for iron, reticulum, mucicarmine, Congo red, alcian blue, PAS, GMS, trichrome, Gram, and AFB; immunohistochemical kits with instrument-software-compatible buttons and built-in endogenous blockers; and Vantage system labels and print ribbons for specimen triage. All products must have a minimum shelf life of one year upon delivery and eliminate the need for re-validation by ensuring seamless integration with existing instrumentation. Over fifty antibodies with compatible buttons are required, and compliance with the Buy American Act and subcontracting limitations under FAR 52.225-1, FAR 52.219-14, and FAR 52.219-33 is anticipated. The place of performance and acceptance is the VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado, with no mention of payment details, invoicing systems, or delivery terms such as FOB. Respondents must submit a capabilities statement and complete a market research questionnaire not exceeding eight pages, including a cover letter. The questionnaire requires self-certification of business size status, including Small Business, HUBZone, SDB, 8(a), Veteran-Owned, or Large Business classifications under the NAICS code 325413, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. Entities must also indicate whether they are GSA contract holders and provide relevant pricing details if so, and disclose compliance with the nonmanufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting if applicable. All responses must be labeled as proprietary if containing sensitive information. No formal evaluation factors, award basis, contract value, or detailed packaging, labeling, or inspection criteria are
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Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO, 80045, USASet-Aside
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