Project Information

Bid Title

Histocore Pegasus Tissue Processor - Brand name only

Issuing Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Illinois

Published Date

Jun 24, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 26, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

36C25226Q0551

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Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Project Description

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Histocore Pegasus Tissue Processor - Brand name only

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

36C25226Q0551

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Department/Ind. Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Office

252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
• Original Published Date: Jun 24, 2026 07:53 am CDT
• Original Response Date: Jun 26, 2026 05:00 pm CDT
• Inactive Policy: Manual
• Original Inactive Date: Jul 02, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Product Service Code: 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
• NAICS Code:
  • 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
• Place of Performance:
  Chicago , IL 60612
  USA

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.

Small Business 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.

Histocore Pegasus Tissue Processor, Brand name only – Leica Biosystems Inc.

For more specific information, please see attached document called, "P02_Sources Sought Notice_36C25226Q0551_Histocore Pegasus Tissue Processor_Due NLT 6.26.26_5PM CST."

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE:

The Jesse Brown VA Medical Center: Pathology/Laboratory Dept. is requesting a Histocore Pegasus Tissue Processor, Brand name only. This equipment must be compatible with their existing, current Anatomic Pathology Biosystem. The Histocore Pegasus Tissue Processor, Brand name only are not available on the GSA website.

Place of Delivery:

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services

820 S. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60612

The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought request. The posting is strictly for Market Research only. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM located on the web at www.sam.gov). It is desirable that any Offeror to have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered and certified with the Small Business Administration (SBA). Requests for information and resultant responses shall be submitted directly to the contracting officer,

Responses due no later than June 26, 2026, 5 PM CST to the Contracting Officer at: arneil.genus@va.gov

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• GREAT LAKES ACQUISITION CENTER 115 S 84TH ST
• MILWAUKEE , WI 53214
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Arneil Genus
• arneil.genus@va.gov
• Phone Number Email only

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Jun 24, 2026 07:53 am CDTSources Sought (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 66Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

• NAICS 334516Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

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