6515--Hybrid Confocal Laser Microscope System
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 4, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources capable of providing a Brand-Name-or-Equivalent Nikon AX R Hybrid Confocal Laser Microscope System. This system is intended for the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. Responses are due by February 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Requirements
The VA is seeking a system with specific salient characteristics, including:
- Microscope Platform: Motorized inverted body with drift-free focusing and a 25mm field of view.
- Scanning Capabilities: Both galvanometric (8K x 8K pixels) and resonant (2K x 2K resolution) scanning.
- Detection & Resolution: A 5x5 Single-Pixel Photon Counter (SPPC) array, capable of achieving lateral resolution down to 100nm and enhancing resolution beyond the diffraction limit.
- Support Equipment: A vibration isolation air table and an integrated image analysis computer workstation featuring NIS-Elements software with Denoise.ai, Autosignal.ai, and 2D/3D deconvolution capabilities.
- Automation: Customized automated acquisition workflows.
- Objectives: High-quality objectives (10x, 20x, 40x/60x oil immersion), with the system accommodating up to six objectives and compatible with various objective lines.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Notice (for market research only, not a solicitation).
- NAICS Code: 333310 (Size Standard: 1,000 employees).
- Response Due: February 23, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
- Published: February 11, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must submit written responses via email to Tyler Kraft (tyler.kraft@va.gov) by the deadline. Telephone responses will not be accepted. This notice serves solely for market research to determine potential sources and capabilities; no evaluation letters or results will be issued, and no solicitation currently exists. Respondents should indicate their business size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, Large Business).
Additional Notes
The equipment will be delivered to the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. Respondents are requested to provide company information, business size status, brand name/model/part number, delivery lead time, manufacturer/distributor details, and any relevant contract information (e.g., FSS GSA/NAC). General pricing is encouraged for market research purposes. Feedback and suggestions for maximizing competition are also welcomed.