Leica VT1200S Vibrating Blade Microtomes
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This is a Sources Sought Announcement issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for market research purposes to identify qualified businesses capable of providing the brand name Leica VT1200S Vibrating Blade Microtome. This notice is not a formal solicitation or request for proposals and does not obligate the government to award a contract. The procurement is unrestricted with no set-aside, falling under NAICS code 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees and PSC 6640. Interested parties must submit a written response to the contracting officer by August 31, 2026, at 1 PM CST. Submissions must include comprehensive company details, including the SAM UEI number, Cage Code, Tax ID, and a capability statement demonstrating the organization's ability to provide the specified equipment. All potential offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management.
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Chicago, IL, 60612, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY for Market Research only. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract.
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 1,000 employees; PSC is 6640.
Method of Procurement: Unrestricted – 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.
Leica VT1200S Vibrating Blade Microtome, BRAND NAME ONLY
For more information, please refer to the attached document called: P02-Sources Sought Notice Vibrating Blade Microtome.
The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought request. 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 via email only at: arneil.genus@va.gov; no later than 8/31/2026, 1 PM CST.
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