SAM #36C25926Q0360

VA Seeks Automated Tissue Block Storage System (Brand Name or Equal to DIH Dreampath FINA Full Station)

This opportunity involves the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 19 seeking an automated tissue block storage system for the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 19, LAB Branch) - OEMs and Vendors: - DIH (Original Equipment Manufacturer of Dreampath FINA Full Station) - Equivalent solutions from other manufacturers are permitted - Products/Services Requested: - Automated tissue block storage system, brand name or equal to Dreampath FINA Full Station with High Performance PC (DIH Part Number FI-2075) - Quantity: 1 unit - Must include high-performance computer workstation - Must be new and shipped in original OEM packaging - Onsite training for up to three staff at the delivery location - Unique or Notable Requirements: - System must support automated scanning and indexing of anatomic pathology tissue blocks - Long-term specimen traceability and secure archiving - Rapid specimen retrieval and inventory tracking - Laboratory connectivity (LIS integration capability) - Vendors must provide service manuals, maintenance documentation, and technical specifications - NAICS code: 334516 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, 1700 N. Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045

Description

Sources Sought Notice Brand Name or Equal To Dreampath FINA Full Station Anatomic Pathology Disclaimer: This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are NOT offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Information Requested from Industry:

In response to the Sources Sought, interested Contractors shall submit the following information and any Capabilities/Qualifications Statement to include but not limited to an overview of proposed solution(s) and a description of the product your company possesses in accordance with the Statement of Work draft / Salient Characteristics List. Responses to market research table questionnaire shall be submitted. If this information is not provided, then it will be assumed the entire requirement cannot be met. Description of Requirement: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) is conducting a market survey and is seeking potential sources for automated tissue block storage system at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation or a request for proposal and shall not be construed as an obligation or commitment by the Government. An award will not be made on any offers submitted in response to this notice, and it shall not be implied the Government is committed to providing any solicitation or award following this notice. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate a respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided.

Requirement Item OR Services:

QTY DIH Part Number Item Description 1 FI-2075 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO FINA Full Station with High Performance PC

Salient Characteristics from Statement of Need (SON)

Equipment will be shipped in original OEM packaging and will be inspected upon receipt to ensure it is free of defect and/or damage. The equipment will ship complete; partial shipments will not be accepted Equipment must be new; used or refurbished equipment will not be accepted. The vendor will provide all applicable service manuals, maintenance documentation, and technical specifications. Onsite training to be required up to three staff at delivery location. Must provide fully automated scanning and indexing of anatomic pathology tissue blocks Must support long-term specimen traceability and secure archiving Must significantly reduce manual filing and retrieval workload Must include a high-performance computer workstation Must support laboratory connectivity (LIS integration capability) Must be capable of rapid specimen retrieval and inventory tracking

In response to this announcement, please provide the information requested below requested in this market research table questionnaire. If this information is not provided, then it will be assumed the entire requirement cannot be met: NAICS Code: 334516 Company Name: Address: UEI (Unique Entity ID) Number: Contact Name: Phone No.: Email: Business Size Information - Select all that applies: Small Business Emerging Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act HUBZone Woman Owned Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Veteran Owned Small Business Large Business FSS/GSA Contract Holder: Yes No
FSS/GSA Contract Number:

Effective Date/ Expiration Date:

Proposed solution is listed and available on the above FSS/GSA Contract: Yes No
Available pricing structure of proposed solution: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Market Rearch Questions: Buy American Act RFO 52.225-1 and RFO 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate What percentage of the proposed product (including leases and rentals) is a: Domestic end product? _____________ (%) Foreign end product? _______________ (%) Country of Origin: Questions for Small Businesses ONLY: Limitations on Subcontracting RFO 52.219-14

What percentage of the work would be subcontracted to another company? ________ What is the business size of the subcontractor?______

Per RFO 52.219-14 the following conditions must be met: Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract;

Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract;

If subcontracting, what added value do you offer (RFO 52.215-23): Nonmanufacturer Rule (RFO 52.219-33): Does your company manufacturer these proposed items? [  ] yes [  ] no Does your company exceed 500 employees? [  ] yes [  ] no If yes, list # of employees: _________ Does your company primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied? [  ] yes [  ] no Does your company take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice? [  ] yes [  ] no Does your company supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor or producer made in the United States, or obtains a waiver of such requirement pursuant to paragraph (b)(5) CFR 121.406. [  ] yes [  ] no If yes, what is the manufacturer s name? ________________

Response Instructions: Submit your response via email to Kadarius.Griffin@va.gov Submit your response NLT 10:00AM (CST) on Friday, April 24th, 2026. Mark your response as Proprietary Information if the information is considered business sensitive. VA has identified the appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code as 334516 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies with a Small Business size of 1000. Please identify and explain any NAICS codes your company believes would better represent the predominant work included in the attached Statement of Work draft.

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