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IFB-123913State & Local

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The Commonwealth of Virginia through the DGS Division of Purchases and Supply is soliciting sealed bids to establish a contract for the supply of Microscopes and Accessories under solicitation number IFB-123913, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026. The contract will serve all Authorized Users as defined in the Code of Virginia, including state agencies, institutions of higher education, and other public bodies across the entire Commonwealth. This solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 423460 and is open to qualified suppliers capable of meeting the technical and delivery requirements for the equipment, with performance expected to be statewide across Virginia. Bids must be submitted by the specified deadline, and all interested parties are directed to the official vendor portal for detailed specifications and submission instructions. The point of contact for inquiries is Tonya Tucker, reachable via email or phone, and the procurement is managed under the State and Local Government (SLED) framework. There is no set-aside designation for this opportunity, making it open to all eligible vendors regardless of business size or ownership structure. The successful bidder or bidders will be awarded a contract to provide microscopes and associated accessories to meet the ongoing needs of public entities throughout Virginia.

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Virginia seeks statewide microscope contracts via IFB-123913, bids due August 3, 2026, open to all qualified vendors.

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Virginia → DGS Division of Purchases and SupplyView Agency

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423460 - Ophthalmic Goods Merchant WholesalersView NAICS

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Statewide, VA, USA

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The purpose of this Invitation for Bids (IFB) is to solicit sealed bids to establish a contract with one or more qualified suppliers to provide Microscopes and Accessories for use by all Commonwealth of Virginia agencies, institutions of higher education, or other public bodies (collectively “Authorized Users”) as defined in the Code of Virginia §2.2-1110, 2.2-1120, and 2.2-4301.

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