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6640--NEW | AMA Lab/Pathology Microscope

257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257) · Amarillo Veterans Affairs Health Care System 6010 Amarillo Blvd., West, Amarillo, 79106

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Historical record

Aug 5, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC

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Posted
Jul 29, 2026
Archive date
Oct 4, 2026
SAM status
Active
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What the source record says

  • 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257) published this sources sought.
  • The place of performance is Amarillo.
  • The notice uses NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing).

Procurement identity

Notice ID
6c2745548be64718a27662263e6caa3f
Solicitation
36C25726Q0811
Base type
Sources Sought
Version
2 of 2

Solicitation facts

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Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation number
36C25726Q0811
Set-aside
Set-aside code
Posted
Jul 29, 2026
Responses due
Aug 5, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC
Archive date
Oct 4, 2026
Archive type
autocustom
Base type
Sources Sought
Organization type
OFFICE
Benchmark category
Category confidence
Category source
Last seen
Aug 29, 2026

Buyer and place

Office hierarchy and place of performance as published.

Department
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Department code
Subagency
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Subagency code
Office
257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)
Organization path
Organization path codes
Office address
San Antonio, TX, 78240, USA
Place of performance
Amarillo Veterans Affairs Health Care System 6010 Amarillo Blvd., West, Amarillo, 79106
City code
State
State code
Postal code
79106
Country

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Notice description

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Statement of Work Purchase of Microscope for the Chief Pathologist Amarillo VA Health Care System Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services Statement of Work The Amarillo Veterans Affairs Health Care System (AVAHCS) Department of Pathology & Laboratory Services (P&LMS) requires new microscope for the Chief Pathologist. This procurement will update the present equipment inventory to allow the reading of tissue slides to be performed by two Pathologists at one time and forgo the option to share one microscope. The new microscopes will bring added ergonomic and technical advances up to date as well as heighten the quality of images that are required to identify the vast majority of disease states. The vendor shall provide, in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations, laws, and ordinances, and in accordance with the specifications outlined for accreditation certification if applicable, equipment and supplies as negotiated on GSA contracts to enable AVAHCS to accurately and efficiently identify infectious agents in cells, body fluids, and tissues. Parts listed on vendor quote are not available in ECAT and will have to be purchased through the vendor. Vendor Responsibilities The Vendor shall provide a price for two microscopes with 2x, 4x, 10x , 40x, and 100x oil immersion objectives and titling telescopic head. Power consumption: 290 W External dimensions (H x D x W mm) 469 x 521.5 x 274.5 Weight 21 kg Upright frame Halogen Lamp Cord Additional eye pieces Vendor shall provide one set of operator s manuals. Delivery/Installation a. The AVAHCS shall prepare the site at its own expense and in accordance with the specifications furnished by the Vendor. b. The Vendor shall incur freight charges and ship the microscope to the address located at: Amarillo Veterans Affairs Health Care System 6010 Amarillo Blvd., West Room 2256-28 Amarillo, TX 79106 Attention: Laboratory c. The performance period shall commence on the date of installation with regards to Maintenance/Warranty Service. Microscope must be compatible with listed parts: See table below. BX53F2-1-2 BX53F2-1-2 microscope frame compatible to LED light source U-ANT U-ANT; ANALYZER FOR TRANSMITTED LIGHT, FITS IN NOSEPI SLIDER U-TTR-3 Tilting Trinocular Head with 50:50,100:0,0:100% Positions U-TTBI-1-2 BINOCULAR TUBE U-TTBI-1-2 Binocular tube, tilting, teleskop U-DO3-1-7 U-DO3-1-7 dual observation attachment U-SVRB-4 U-SVRB-4; RIGHT HAND MECHANICAL STAGE, RACKLESS, LONG STALK U-HLDT-4 U-HLDT-4; LEFT RELEASE SLIDE HOLDER, DOUBLE SLIDE, THICK U-D7RE U-D7RE;7-POSITION NOSEPIECE,WITH DIC SLIDER SLOT PLAPON2X/0,08 Plan Apo Objecti PLAPON2X;PLAN APO 2X OBJECTIVE,NA 0.08,WD 6.2MM UPLFLN4X-3 U Plan Fluorite 4X Objective, NA 0.13, WD 17mm UPLFLN20X-3 Objective U Plan Fluorite 20X Objective, NA 0.5, WD 2.1mm UPLFLN40X-3 Objective U Plan Fluorite 40X Objective, NA 0.75, WD 0.51mm PLN50XOI/0,9 Plan Achromat 50x PLN50XOI; PLAN ACHROMAT 50X OIL OBJ W/ IRIS, NA 0.9-0.5, WD 0.2MM UPLFLN100XO2- 2 Objective UPLFLN100XO2-2; U Plan Fluorite 1 00X Oil Objective, NA 1.30,WD 0.20MM DP28-CU-1-2 DP28-CU MICROSCOPE DIGITAL CAMERA (ITEM CODE : E9703090), 8.9MP (4K) non-cooled color digital camara for microscope. / DP28-CU-1-2 CS-EN-V4.4-EL cellSens Entry Electronic License / CS-EN-V4.4-EL OMT-010-NP Cloth dust cover 11X25X26 for BX, IX/ OMT-010-NP Training a. Vendor shall provide training for Government personnel on usage of the microscopes. b. Vendor shall provide on-site training for the use of the microscopes. Billing a. Vendor shall send invoice to: Amarillo Veterans Affairs Health Care System 6010 Amarillo Blvd., West Amarillo, TX 79106 Attention: Logistics Service/Maintenance Service/Maintenance shall be covered by a 5-year Vendor warranty at no additional costs. The Vendor shall provide support assistance with all troubleshooting and repair of the microscope. Support service shall follow-up all emergency down time calls within one (1) hour and non-emergency down time calls with four (4) hours. The Vendor shall provide a twenty-four (24) hour/seven (7) day service hotline with technical support. Vendor shall provide standard and routine hardware upgrades to the equipment without additional charge to the Government. Standard warranty with options to purchase additional warranty periods. Licensing and Accreditation The Vendor shall have all licenses, permits, accreditation and certificates required by law and or regulatory compliance. Personnel assigned by the Vendor to perform these services covered under this contract shall be licensed in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United Sates or the District of Columbia. Interface, Security and Confidentiality "The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security, Accreditation Package is not required . Supervisor Technical Representative Antone Sanders Thomas E. Creek VAHCS 6010 Amarillo Boulevard West Amarillo, TX 79106-1990 Attention: Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service Office phone: 806-355-9703 X7501 Email: antone.sanders@va.gov

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1Sources SoughtAug 10, 2026Aug 5, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC542f6044991fcff7
2Sources SoughtAug 28, 2026Aug 5, 2026, 6:30 PM UTCc12cc3fee7e5cabb

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