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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on July 14, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

6630-- Handheld Chemical Analyzer

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36C26326Q0932Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 23, is seeking information from potential vendors regarding the availability of handheld chemical analyzers for use at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System in Minnesota. The solicitation, identified as 36C26326Q0932, targets the Gemini Handheld Chemical Analyzer under the NAICS code 334516 and is issued as a sources sought notice to evaluate market capability and determine appropriate procurement strategy, including whether to set aside the requirement for small businesses or leave it unrestricted. Responses must be submitted via email to the primary point of contact, Safa Shleiwet, no later than 4:30 PM Central Time on Friday, July 24, 2026, and must include the RFI number in the subject line, with Curt LaRose listed as an alternate contact. The place of performance is specified as St. Cloud, MN, while the contracting office is located in Saint Paul, MN. All business sizes are invited to respond to help the VA assess vendor qualifications and ensure the procurement aligns with federal sourcing and socioeconomic goals.

General Info

VA seeks handheld chemical analyzers from vendors for St. Cloud VA, deadline July 24, 2026, for market assessment.

Agency

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

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

St. Cloud VA Health Care System 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud, MN, 56303

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NONE

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36C26326Q0932.docx

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeSaint Paul, MN, 55101, USA
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Department Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)
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Office AddressSaint Paul, MN, 55101, USA
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Primary Safa ShleiwetContract Specialist

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SOURCES SOUGHT: 36C26326Q0932 - Brand Name OR Equal Gemini Handheld Chemical Analyzer for the St. Cloud VA Health Care System, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud, MN 56303.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, on behalf of the St. Cloud VA Health Care System is conducting market research to learn of the availability and capability of business sources qualified to provide the items listed below. All business sizes are encouraged to reply at this stage. Your response should include answers to the questions below to help us determine if socioeconomic set-aside procedures, small business set-aside procedures, or unrestricted procedures will be used.
HOW TO RESPOND: All responses must have the VA RFI Number: 36C26326Q0932 in the Subject Line of the emails. All responses must be received no later than 04:30 PM CT, Friday, July 24, 2026 All responses must be emailed to primary point of contact: safa.shleiwet@va.gov. ** Alternate point of contact: Curt.LaRose@va.gov

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