Leica DM2700 P for TL Specifically configured for Asbestos Analysis

The solicitation 36C25226Q0295 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, seeks the procurement of a Leica Visoria P microscope system specifically configured for asbestos analysis, replacing the previously listed Leica DM2700P. This item is classified under NAICS code 334516 and is set aside entirely for small businesses under FAR 19.5. The response deadline has been amended to May 18, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Central Time, with the place of performance designated as North Chicago, Illinois, 60064. The contracting officer and primary point of contact is Vernise L. Newton, reachable via email and phone provided. The contract includes the mandatory FAR Clause 52.222-90, which prohibits contractors from engaging in racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, requires flow-down of this clause to all subcontracts, and mandates reporting of subcontractor violations. No contract value, pricing details, or evaluation factors are specified in the available information. Payment will be handled through the VA office in Milwaukee, with a Product Service Code of 6515 noted, and no Recovery Act funds are involved. The solicitation does not include details on packaging, marking, inspection procedures, acceptance criteria, invoicing methods, or required certifications from offerors, and no attachments, special contract requirements beyond the DEI clause, or submission formatting instructions are provided.