Leica-Slide Stainer, Immunohistochemistry-Brand Name or Equal

The Anatomic Pathology department at Travis AFB requires a Leica Bond III Staining Machine, including initial supplies and accessories, to perform immunohistochemistry staining on patient tissue samples, enabling the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, including cancer. The Leica Bond III is a high-throughput, floor-standing IHC staining unit capable of staining up to 30 different antibodies simultaneously, processing up to 30 slides in 2.5 hours, and handling approximately 360 slides per day. The system features a user-friendly interface with large icons and intuitive prompts, allowing technicians to easily add, remove, or refill reagents at any time without interrupting the staining cycle. This is a 'Brand name or equal' request, seeking a Leica Bond III or equivalent staining machine that meets the specified requirements.

This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought (market survey) ONLY. This RFI is for market research and shall not be considered as a Request For Quote (RFQ) or a Request For Proposal (RFP), or promise to use as a future RFQ or RFP.

The purpose of this RFI is to determine the availability of businesses, including small businesses (including Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms, Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses), to provide the required products and/or services.

The Government is not committed to contract for any supply or service as a result of this RFI. Further, the Air Force is not currently seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in a future RFQ, if issued.

On 1 page, responders are requested to provide the following information:

1. Business name and address

2. Name of company representative and their business title

3. Business size and type of small business (if applicable)

4. Cage Code

5. UEI Number

6. A brief capabilities statement that addresses how your company can fulfill the requirement specified in the Statement of Need (SoN). If you have any comments or recommendations regarding the SoN, please include them in your response.