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6640--MATEO TL RUO, Integrated Digital Microscope

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36C24126Q0494Federal

Submission Closed08/11/2026, 05:30:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 1, is conducting market research under Solicitation Number 36C24126Q0494 to identify vendors capable of providing an integrated digital microscope system for research use at the White River Junction VAMC. The system must feature an inverted microscope with a 6-megapixel color camera, a 15.6-inch monitor, and four specific objectives: 1.25x/0.04 NA, 2.5x/0.07 NA, 20x/0.30 PH1 phase-contrast, and 40x/0.50 PH1 phase-contrast, with equivalent or superior phase-contrast systems allowed. The microscope must include an integrated software platform—such as Enersight—that provides automated, reproducible confluency measurements, quantitative analysis tools for cerebral organoid research, and routine imaging of complex 3D cell cultures without requiring third-party software, custom programming, or extensive manual analysis. The requirement was updated to allow both domestic and non-domestic sources, replacing the prior brand-name-only restriction. All submissions must respond to the attached Sources Sought Worksheet and a capability statement addressing the Statement of Work, with responses not exceeding eight pages and submitted in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format by July 7th, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, emailed to two designated VA contacts with the specified subject line. The notice explicitly states no contract will be awarded based on this announcement and no reimbursement will be provided for responses. Responses are solely for market research to assess vendor availability, size classification under NAICS 334516, and potential for future set-asides for SDVOSB, VOSB, or small businesses. Respondents must provide their UEI, CAGE code, SAM registration status, and socio-economic certifications, with verification through VetBiz.gov required for any claimed VOSB or SDVOSB status. The place of performance is confirmed as White River Junction, Vermont, and no packaging, delivery terms, inspection criteria, evaluation factors, pricing, or contract clauses are defined at this stage, as this is strictly a pre-solicitation market research notice. The response deadline has been extended to August 12th, 2026, at 1:30 PM EST for updated submissions.

General Info

VA seeks qualified vendors for Leica MATEO TL RUO microscope via voluntary market research by July 7, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)

Contract Value

$16,092.73

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Department Of Veteran Affairs, White River Junction, VT, 05001, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

THOMAS SCIENTIFIC, LLC

Award Issued Date

09/21/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Sources Sought Notice 36C24126Q0494 for Leica Mateo TL RUO Microscope

sources-sought

High

Statement of Work for Leica Mateo TL Microscope Supply

sow

High

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

1 update

PhaseAwarded

PostedJun 22

Sources Sought

Notice updatedJul 28

Response deadline changed from Jul 7, 2026 to Aug 11, 2026. The notice description changed.

AwardedSep 21

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

08/11/2026, 05:30:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeTOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)

Office AddressTOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

Contacts

Antoinette SebastianContracting Officer

contact@example.gov

Full Description

The purpose of this amenment is to change from Brand Name Only Unrestricted, to Domestic or Non Domestic with the following salient characteristics:

Integrated digital imaging capability;
Automated and reproducible confluency measurement;
Quantitative measurement tools suitable for cerebral organoid research;
Imaging functionality capable of supporting routine assessment of complex three-dimensional cell culture structures; and
A commercially available integrated software platform capable of producing consistent measurements across multiple users without additional third-party software, custom programming, or extensive manual analysis.

The system must include the following objectives or equal items that meet or exceed the same magnification, numerical aperture, and imaging functionality:

1.25x / 0.04 NA objective.

2.5x / 0.07 NA objective.

20x / 0.30 PH1 phase-contrast objective.

40x / 0.50 PH1 phase-contrast objective.

Equivalent phase-contrast systems must support equal or better resolution and phase ring compatibility.

In addtion the close date for this souces sought has been extended to 08/12/2026; with responses by 1:30pm EST.

This is a Sources Sought notice only. This is not a request for quotes, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. The Government will not provide any reimbursement for responses submitted in response to this Source Sought notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced later, and all interest parties must response to that solicitation announcement separately. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. The purpose of this announcement is to perform market research to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 334516, (Leica Mateo TL RUO digital Microscope). The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1) is seeking to identify any vendor capable of providing Microscope for Research for White River Junction VAMC per the Statement of Work (SOW). This Sources Sought notice provides an opportunity for respondents to submit their capability and availability to provide the requirements described below. Vendors are encouraged to submit information relative to their capabilities to fulfill this requirement, in the form of a statement that addresses the specific requirement identified in this Sources Sought. Information received from this Sources Sought shall be utilized to facilitate the Contracting Officer s review of the market base, for acquisition planning, size determination, and procurement strategy. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by July 7th, 2026, by 3PM EST. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to contact@example.gov and contact@example.gov with RFQ #36C24126Q0494 in the subject line. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Interested parties should complete the attached Sources Sought Worksheet. Parties may submit additional information related to their capabilities, provided it contains all the requirements contained in the Sources Sought Worksheet. Responses to these Sources Sought shall not exceed 8 pages. In addition, all submissions should be provided electronically in a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Attachment 1 Sources Sought Worksheet QUALIFICATION INFORMATION: Company / Institute Name: _______________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________ Point of Contact: _______________________________________________________________ E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________________ Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) #:Â ___________________________________________________ CAGE Code: __________________________________________________________________ SAM Registered: (Y / N) Other available contract vehicles applicable to this sources sought (GSA/FSS/NASA SEWP/ETC): __________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS: VIP Verified SDVOSB: (Y / N) VIP Verified VOSB: (Y / N) 8(a): (Y / N) HUBZone: (Y / N) Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business: (Y / N) Women-Owned Small Business: (Y / N) Small Business: (Y / N) NOTE: Respondent claiming SDVOSB and VOSB status shall be registered and Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) verified in VetBiz Registry www.vetbiz.gov. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SDVOSB, VOSB, SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. CAPABILITY STATEMENT: Provide a brief capability and interest in providing the service as listed in Attachment 2 SOW with enough information to determine if your company can meet the requirement. The capabilities statement for this Sources Sought is not a Request for Quotation, Request for Proposal, or Invitation for Bid, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach, but rather the Government is requesting a short statement regarding the company s ability to provide the services outlined in the SOW. Any commercial brochures or currently existing marketing material may also be submitted with the capabilities statement. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________