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Histocore Pegasus Tissue Processor - Brand name only
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This is a sources sought announcement issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 for market research purposes only, with no intent to obligate the government to award a contract. The notice seeks input from qualified small businesses capable of supplying the Histocore Pegasus Tissue Processor, brand name only, manufactured by Leica Biosystems Inc., along with associated I-Scan kits and a power cord, for delivery and installation at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. The acquisition is set aside entirely for small businesses under the NAICS code 334516, with a size standard of 1,250 employees, and responses must include the company’s name, address, socio-economic status, point of contact details, SAM UEI number, CAGE code, tax ID, and a capability statement demonstrating qualifications to perform the required work. Responses are strictly due by June 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST and must be submitted electronically to arneil.genus@va.gov. The government will not reimburse any costs incurred in preparing responses, and all interested parties must be registered in SAM and have completed their ORCA profile; service-disabled veteran-owned or veteran-owned small businesses must also be certified by the SBA. The equipment must be compatible with the center’s existing Anatomic Pathology Biosystem, and any future contract would require adherence to specific service and warranty terms including a 12-month warranty covering parts, labor, and travel, one annual preventative maintenance visit with full inspection and cleaning, emergency service with a one-hour response during business hours and onsite arrival within one business day, and free software updates for Compass and Data Analysis systems. No formal pricing, contract type, evaluation factors, or delivery schedules are outlined, as this notice is purely for gathering market information to inform potential future acquisition decisions.
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NAICS
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL, 60612, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement, nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. This posting is strictly for Market Research only.
Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potentially qualified businesses interested in and capable of providing the requested commodities.
The NAICS Code is 334516; size standard is 1,250 employees; PSC is 6640.
Small Business set-aside
Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name b) address (c) socio-economic status, (d) point of contact (e) phone, fax, and email (f) SAM UEI number (g) Cage Code (h) Tax ID Number (i) and must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor and provide the commodities described below.
Histocore Pegasus Tissue Processor, Brand name only – Leica Biosystems Inc.
For more specific information, please see attached document called, "P02_Sources Sought Notice_36C25226Q0551_Histocore Pegasus Tissue Processor_Due NLT 6.26.26_5PM CST."
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE:
The Jesse Brown VA Medical Center: Pathology/Laboratory Dept. is requesting a Histocore Pegasus Tissue Processor, Brand name only. This equipment must be compatible with their existing, current Anatomic Pathology Biosystem. The Histocore Pegasus Tissue Processor, Brand name only are not available on the GSA website.
Place of Delivery:
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services
820 S. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60612
The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought request. The posting is strictly for Market Research only. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM located on the web at www.sam.gov). It is desirable that any Offeror to have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered and certified with the Small Business Administration (SBA). Requests for information and resultant responses shall be submitted directly to the contracting officer,
Responses due no later than June 26, 2026, 5 PM CST to the Contracting Officer at: arneil.genus@va.gov
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