Opportunity
SAM #36C26226Q0813
VA Solicits Leica HistoCore MULTICUT Rotary Microtome for San Diego Healthcare System
Buyer
VA 262 Network Contract Office 22
Posted
May 20, 2026
Respond By
June 12, 2026
Identifier
36C26226Q0813
NAICS
423450, 334516
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, is seeking quotations for the purchase of a Rotary Microtome for the Pathology and Laboratory department at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22 (Long Beach, CA) - End user: VA San Diego Healthcare System - OEMs and Vendors: - Leica Microsystems is specified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the requested microtome and accessories - Products/Services Requested: - Rotary Microtome (Leica HistoCore MULTICUT, Product #149MULTI0C1), quantity: 1 - Power cord USA - 15 AMP (Leica Microsystems, Product #14041157009), quantity: 1 - HistoCore MULTICUT Configuration and all accessories, quantity: 1 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The microtome must be semi-motorized, feature adjustable force balance, a digital display, and meet specific size constraints - Procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) - Firm-fixed-price, one-time purchase - Place of Performance/Delivery: - VA San Diego Healthcare System, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 36C26226Q0813 is issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Rotary Microtome on a on-time basis for the Path and Lab department of VA Greater Los Angeles.
This acquisition is being set-aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
See ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS- COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES for detailed solicitation instructions.