6515--Pathology Tissue Processor - VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

SOL #: 36C24426Q0316Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)

PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, United States

Place of Performance

Pittsburgh

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies (6515)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/40680fda444e450487da350e7c456d2f/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 24, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 26, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 2, 2026, 5:00 PM

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 (NCO) 4, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the procurement of a new Pathology Tissue Processor for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Pathology and Histology Laboratories in Pittsburgh, PA. The full solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about February 25, 2026, and will be a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

Scope of Work

This requirement is for the purchase and delivery of a new Pathology Tissue Processor. This equipment is essential for the operations of the Pathology and Histology Laboratories at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice
Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about February 25, 2026
Response Date for this Notice: March 2, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time (New York, USA)
Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
Product Service Code (PSC): 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
Place of Performance: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA 15240, United States

Eligibility

This upcoming solicitation will be exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Interested SDVOSB firms should ensure they are registered and eligible.