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Microtome Sectioning and Slide Preparation

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The contract calls for precision microtome cutting of tissue sections to achieve uniform thickness with zero defects such as nicks, chatter, or condensation, ensuring high-quality histological samples. Each section must be carefully mounted on glass slides in a manner that preserves structural integrity and prepares them for downstream analysis. This work is critical for accurate diagnostic and research applications, requiring meticulous technical skill and adherence to exacting standards of consistency and cleanliness. The solicitation, titled Microtome Sectioning and Slide Preparation, is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 621511 and is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21. The opportunity was posted on July 10, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses set for July 31, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The place of performance is located in the 95655 ZIP code area, though no specific city or state is provided. There is no set-aside designation indicated, and no point of contact details are available in the provided data.

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Precision microtome sectioning and slide preparation for diagnostic and research use, due July 31, 2026, in 95655 ZIP.

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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)View Agency

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621511 - Medical LaboratoriesView NAICS

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CA, 95655, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)
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Precision microtome cutting of tissue sections with uniform thickness, free of nicks, chatter, or condensation, and mounted on glass slides.

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