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This Pre-Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on September 1, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

6640--650-26-3-871-0394: IonOptix Vibrating Microtome - HCR (VA-26-00070200)

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36C24126Q0794Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 1, intends to award a sole source contract to IonOptix LLC for the procurement of specialized scientific equipment to support cardiovascular translational research at the Providence VA Medical Center in Rhode Island. Under the authority of FAR 6.302.1, IonOptix LLC is identified as the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency's requirements. The procurement consists of a Campden 9000SMZ Vibrating Microtome and a Campden 7610B Tissue Bath Cooler, which are essential for precisely slicing live myocardial tissues at a thickness of 1 mm to study cardiac mechanical performance. This action is a pre-solicitation notice and not a formal solicitation, meaning no competitive bidding process will be posted to SAM.gov. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 334519 (or 334516) with a size standard of 1,000 employees and PSC/FSC 6640. Interested parties must submit responses to the Contracting Specialist by September 4, 2026, at 10:00 am EST. The final determination to conduct a competitive procurement remains at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer.

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VA sole source contract to IonOptix LLC for a Vibrating Microtome in Providence.

NAICS

334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Department of Veterans Affairs, Providence, ME, 02908, USA

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NONE

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36C24126Q0794 Pre-Solicitation Sole Source Notice - IonOptix Microtome

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeTOGUS, ME, 04330, USA
Office AddressTOGUS, ME, 04330, USA
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Andrew SimardContract Specialist

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Pre-Solicitation Notice of intent to award a sole source contract. This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract with: IONOPTIX LLC 396 UNIVERSITY AVE WESTWOOD, MA 02090 H762ZD9TLFU7 This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award Ion Optix Vibrating Microtome located at the VAMC Providence, RI. IONOPTIX LLC is the Exclusive/Sole source vendor specializing in advanced scientific equipment manufacturing supporting research goals. The contractor will provide the required equipment. Since the intent is to procure this on a sole source basis, no solicitation will be posted to Contracting Opportunities SAM.gov. The authority for this action is FAR 6.302.1 Only One Responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The NAICS 334516. The size standard is 1,000 employees. The PSC/FSC is 6640. Interested persons may contact the Contracting Specialist by email at contact@example.gov regarding this procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Response must be received by 09/4/2026 NLT 10:00am EST.

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