Supply of Cassette and Slide Label Printers

The contract requires the supply and delivery of three large cassette printers and eight slide label printers to VA medical facilities in Iowa and North Dakota, with all equipment must be capable of printing both 1D and 2D barcodes, withstand exposure to solvents, and fully comply with CLSI standards for use in clinical laboratory environments. The printers are intended for high-demand healthcare settings where accuracy, durability, and regulatory compliance are critical to patient safety and laboratory operations. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, specifically targeting eligible small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, with the NAICS code 334516 indicating the industry classification for computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026, with responses due by August 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The place of performance is designated as Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55417, though the equipment will be delivered to VA facilities across Iowa and North Dakota. The contracting office is Network Contract Office 23, operating under the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the set-aside designation ensures prioritization for qualified veteran-owned small businesses while maintaining strict technical and compliance requirements for the printers’ functionality and durability in clinical settings.