Leica DM2700 P for TL Specifically configured for Asbestos Analysis
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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.
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), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252), is soliciting proposals for a Leica DM2700 P microscope system specifically configured for Asbestos Analysis at its facility in North Chicago, IL. This is an amendment to a previous solicitation, adding detailed salient characteristics. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by April 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM Z.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the provision of a Leica DM2700 P microscope system, tailored for asbestos analysis in accordance with NIOSH 9002 and EPA Method 600/R-93. The system must include specific components such as a port for a retardation plate, a 360E graduated rotating stage, an A/B Module with a focusable Bertrand Lens, a substage condenser, IH PLAN Objective lenses (10X, 20X, 40X POL/DS), a Basic Docu Tube, Eyepiece HC PLAN s 10x/22 Br. M, an eyepiece reticle (crosshair), a compensator plate (ca. 550 nm), and a Polarizer L ICT/P.
Key Requirements
The awarded contractor must provide a calibration certificate tested with a NIST certified and traceable micrometer scale. The system requires complete assembly and testing of all components, custom centration of dispersion stops and diaphragms, and certification that the microscope has been tested and validated to meet NIOSH 9002 and OSHA 600/R-93 requirements. The NIOSH 9002 Method document, which details the procedure for qualitative identification and semi-quantitative determination of asbestos using Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) with Dispersion Staining, is attached to the solicitation and defines the specific analytical standards to be followed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Amendment)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 1:00 PM Z
- Published: April 17, 2026, 12:47:19 PM Z
- Place of Performance: North Chicago, IL 60064
Additional Notes
This amendment specifically adds the detailed salient characteristics and the NIOSH 9002 Method document. Bidders must ensure their proposed solution fully complies with these newly specified technical requirements. No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements were indicated by this amendment.