6632--Thermo Fisher iBright CL750 Imaging Syst.
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Pittsburgh Contracting Office, is soliciting quotes for the Thermo Fisher iBright CL750 Imaging System under solicitation number 36C24426Q0852, issued as a brand-name-only requirement with single-source justification. Only authorized distributors of Thermo Fisher are eligible to respond, and all offerors must be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive an award. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,000 employees and is classified under Product Service Code 6632 for Medical Laboratory Analysis Instruments. The system is needed to support VA Merit Award-approved research activities by providing direct in-lab imaging and analysis capabilities. The period of performance is 60 days after receipt of order, estimated to run from September 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026, with adjustments possible based on actual purchase order issuance date. Responses must be submitted by August 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, following the specific instructions detailed in the solicitation documentation. The agency will issue any resulting award on Standard Form 1449, and the procurement is conducted on a full and open competitive basis, though limited to authorized Thermo Fisher distributors. The solicitation incorporates all applicable FAR provisions and VAAR clauses effective through FAC 2026-01, and full clause text is available via Acquisition.gov. The point of contact for inquiries is Contract Specialist Arlene Albrite, reachable at arlene.albrite@va.gov. All submissions must strictly adhere to the provided guidelines to be considered responsive.
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VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15240Set-Aside
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This Solicitation is being competed on a full and open competitive basis. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6632 (Analysis Instruments, Medical Laboratory Use).
The Pittsburgh, PA Contracting Office is seeking procurement of Thermo Fisher iBright CL750 Imaging System to support the research activities approved under the VA Merit Award. Acquisition of the iBright CL750 Imaging System will provide the necessary imaging and analysis capability directly within the laboratory and facilitate timely completion of the approved research studies. The Statement of Work (SOW) is provided.
Complete instructions for submitting a response to this solicitation and applicable provisions and clauses are found in 36C24426Q0852. All offerors are advised to pay careful attention to the quote submission instructions as there are very specific instructions as what is required to be provided.
The period of performance is 60 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) estimated from 09/01/2026 through 10/31/2026. Should issuance of the purchase order occur on a different date, the performance period will be adjusted accordingly.
Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on Standard Form 1449.
NOTE: To receive an award resulting from this solicitation, offerors MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Registration may be done online at: www.sam.gov.
BRAND NAME: This is a brand name only requirement supported with a single source justification. Only authorized distributors of the brand name provider will be eligible for award. Brand Name: Thermo Fisher
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