6640--Actionable - 554(LABS)|Dreampath FINA Upgrade (VA-26-00044755)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 19 (NCO 19), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for an automated tissue block storage system. This system, specifically a Dreampath FINA Full Station with High Performance PC or equivalent, is required for the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, CO. Responses are due by April 21st, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The VA seeks a system that provides fully automated scanning and indexing of anatomic pathology tissue blocks, supports long-term specimen traceability and secure archiving, and significantly reduces manual filing and retrieval workload. Key requirements include a high-performance computer workstation, laboratory connectivity (LIS integration capability), and rapid specimen retrieval and inventory tracking. The equipment must be new, shipped in original OEM packaging, and include all applicable service manuals, maintenance documentation, and technical specifications. Onsite training for up to three staff is also required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (This is not a solicitation or request for proposal)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) with a 1000-employee small business size standard.
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Response Due: April 21st, 2026, 5:00 PM Central Time
- Published: April 14th, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested contractors must submit a capabilities/qualifications statement, an overview of their proposed solution(s), a description of their product, and a completed market research table questionnaire. Failure to provide the requested information will be assumed as an inability to meet the requirement. Responses should be emailed to Kadarius.Griffin@va.gov. This notice is for information and planning purposes only; no award will be made from responses, and it does not commit the Government to any future solicitation or award.
Additional Notes
Respondents are asked to provide business size information (Small Business, Large Business, etc.) and details regarding FSS/GSA contracts. Specific questions related to the Buy American Act, Limitations on Subcontracting, and the Nonmanufacturer Rule are included for small businesses. The VA also welcomes suggestions for alternative NAICS codes. Responses marked as "Proprietary Information" will be handled accordingly.