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Histocore Pegasus Tissue Processor

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36C25226Q0551_1Federal

Submission Closed09/10/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contract Office 12 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has issued a Sources Sought Announcement under solicitation number 36C25226Q0551_1. This action is strictly for market research to identify qualified businesses capable of providing a brand-name Leica Biosystems Inc. Histocore Pegasus Tissue Processor and related components for the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. The required equipment includes the HistoCore PEGASUS, a HistoCore I Scan kit, and a specific NEMA5 15 C19 power cord. The scope of work encompasses the delivery, installation, and a comprehensive training program covering system operation, data manipulation, troubleshooting, and repair, as well as the provision of Compass and Data Analysis software updates and upgrades. The procurement requires a 12-month warranty covering all parts, labor, and travel, including one preventative maintenance service. There is currently no set-aside designated for this requirement. Interested respondents must submit their capabilities statement and company details, including SAM UEI and CAGE codes, by September 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. The notice emphasizes that this is not a formal solicitation or request for proposals and does not obligate the government to award a contract. Compliance with the Buy American Act is required, and all respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management.

General Info

VA market research for Histocore Pegasus Tissue Processors; responses due September 10, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Chicago, IL, 60612, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

36C25226Q0551_1 Sources Sought: Leica Histocore Pegasus Tissue Processor

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Low

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 31

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineSep 10

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/10/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeMILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)

Office AddressMILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

Contacts

Arneil Genus - Contracting Officer

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Full Description

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.

No 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.

For more information, please see attached document called: P02_Sources Sought Notice_36C25226Q0551_1_Histocore Pegasus Tissue Processor_Issued8.31_Due_9.10.26_2PM CST for more information.