Opportunity

SAM #36C25226Q0551_1

Procurement of Leica Histocore Pegasus Tissue Processor and Accessories for VA Medical Center

Buyer

VA Contracting Office 252

Posted

August 31, 2026

Respond By

September 10, 2026

Identifier

36C25226Q0551_1

NAICS

423450, 339112, 334516, 811310, 811219

This opportunity is for the procurement of a Leica Histocore Pegasus Tissue Processor and related accessories for the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services - OEM Highlight: - Leica Biosystems Inc. (manufacturer of all requested products) - Products Requested: - HistoCore PEGASUS Tissue Processor (part number: 14048858005, quantity: 1) - HistoCore I Scan kit (part number: 14048860946, quantity: 1) - Power Cord (various NEMA5 15 C19, part number: 14041149614, quantity: 1) - Services Requested: - Delivery, installation, instrument training, and repair service - 12-month warranty including parts, labor, travel, one preventative maintenance visit, unlimited onsite emergency service visits, software updates/upgrades, and service reports - Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be compatible with existing Anatomic Pathology Biosystems - Brand name only: Leica Biosystems Inc. - Comprehensive service and support included for one year - No administrative or procedural requirements highlighted - Place of performance: Chicago, IL

Description

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY.  It is neither a solicitation announcement, nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. This posting is strictly for Market Research only.

Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potentially qualified businesses interested in and capable of providing the requested commodities.

The NAICS Code is 334516; size standard is 1,250 employees; PSC is 6640.

No set-aside

Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name  b) address (c) socio-economic status, (d) point of contact (e) phone, fax, and email (f) SAM UEI number (g) Cage Code  (h) Tax ID Number (i) and must  provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor and provide the commodities described below.

For more information, please see attached document called: P02_Sources Sought Notice_36C25226Q0551_1_Histocore Pegasus Tissue Processor_Issued8.31_Due_9.10.26_2PM CST for more information.

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