6640--Intent to award a sole source contract: Leica Cover Slipping Machine for the Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC), Bronx NY.
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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), specifically the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY, has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract for a Leica Cover Slipping Machine (HistoCore Chromax CV). The intended awardee is Government Scientific Source, Inc. This procurement is for the Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC). Expressions of Interest are due by June 2, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The VA requires one (1) Leica HistoCore Chromax CV Cover Slipping Machine (Part No. LEICA 14048562192) and one (1) Power Cord NEMA5 15 C13 (Part No. LEICA 14041157009). This machine is essential for processing up to 570 slides per hour, delivering dry slides, and improving efficiency by 20% compared to other platforms. Key features include a unique multi-stain capability for H&E and Special stains simultaneously with 52 stations, ensuring consistent slide quality, and offering the fastest glass coverslipping drying time at 5 minutes. The system also features color-coded rack technology for automatic protocol initiation and error reduction. Delivery is required by September 15, 2026, to the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Solicitation Number: 36C24226Q0640
- NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- Set-Aside: N/A (Sole Source)
- Justification: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii) - Soliciting from a Single Source.
- Intended Awardee: Government Scientific Source, Inc. (via FSS contract #47QSMS25D00A9)
- Place of Performance/Delivery: James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY.
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a Request for Proposals or Quotations, and no solicitation document exists. Interested persons capable of providing a comparable source to the government should submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). The EOI must include detailed pricing and technical data sufficient to demonstrate capability. The government will consider all EOIs received by June 2, 2026, at 16:00 EST. Information received will solely determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. A determination not to compete is at the government's discretion.
Point of Contact
- Contracting Officer: Jonatan Rondon
- Email: jonatan.rondon@va.gov
- Phone: 212-686-7500 ex. 16490
- No telephone or email inquiries will be accepted regarding this notice.