Opportunity
SAM #36C26126F0284
Award of Leica Neurosurgical Microscopes for VA Palo Alto
Buyer
VA Network Contracting Office 21
Posted
August 06, 2026
Identifier
36C26126F0284
NAICS
423450, 339112
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction (OALC), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, has awarded a sole-source contract to Melling LLC (dba Melling Medical) for advanced neurosurgical microscopes for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction (OALC), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 - VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) - OEM Highlight: - Leica Microsystems is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for both requested microscopes - Vendors: - Melling LLC (dba Melling Medical) is the awarded vendor - Products/Quantities: - 1 Leica ARveo 8x Hybrid Surgical Microscope - 1 Leica M530 OHX (ULT530) Surgical Microscope - Product Features: - Both microscopes are neurosurgical-grade and include advanced fluorescence/augmented reality (AR) visualization, deep-cavity illumination, and integrated digital workflows (PACS/DICOM, neuronavigation) - Notable Requirements: - Sole-source procurement due to unique technical capabilities and integration requirements - Delivery required within six months after award - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $1,024,738.24
Description
This serves as the sole source notification for the contract awarded to MELLING LLC, located at 658 S. Columbus Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
The contract covers the procurement of Leica ARveo 8x and M530 OHX microscopes