6640--NEW | AMA Lab/Pathology Microscope

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
State: Federal
Type of Government: Federal
FSC Category:
  • 66 - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
NAICS Category:
  • 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Posted Date: Jul 29, 2026
Due Date: Aug 5, 2026
Solicitation No: 36C25726Q0811
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Jul 29, 2026 01:45 pm CDT
  • Original Response Date: Aug 05, 2026 01:30 pm CDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Oct 04, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
  • NAICS Code:
    • 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Amarillo Veterans Affairs Health Care System Amarillo , 79106
Description
Statement of Work
Purchase of Microscope for the Chief Pathologist
Amarillo VA Health Care System Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services

Statement of Work
The Amarillo Veterans Affairs Health Care System (AVAHCS) Department of Pathology & Laboratory Services (P&LMS) requires new microscope for the Chief Pathologist.
This procurement will update the present equipment inventory to allow the reading of tissue slides to be performed by two Pathologists at one time and forgo the option to share one microscope. The new microscopes will bring added ergonomic and technical advances up to date as well as heighten the quality of images that are required to identify the vast majority of disease states.
The vendor shall provide, in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations, laws, and ordinances, and in accordance with the specifications outlined for accreditation certification if applicable, equipment and supplies as negotiated on GSA contracts to enable AVAHCS to accurately and efficiently identify infectious agents in cells, body fluids, and tissues.
Parts listed on vendor quote are not available in ECAT and will have to be purchased through the vendor.

Vendor Responsibilities
The Vendor shall provide a price for two microscopes with 2x, 4x, 10x , 40x, and 100x oil immersion objectives and titling telescopic head.
Power consumption: 290 W
External dimensions (H x D x W mm) 469 x 521.5 x 274.5
Weight 21 kg
Upright frame
Halogen Lamp
Cord
Additional eye pieces
Vendor shall provide one set of operator s manuals.

Delivery/Installation

a. The AVAHCS shall prepare the site at its own expense and in accordance with the
specifications furnished by the Vendor.
b. The Vendor shall incur freight charges and ship the microscope to the address located at:
Amarillo Veterans Affairs Health Care System
6010 Amarillo Blvd., West
Room 2256-28
Amarillo, TX 79106
Attention: Laboratory
c. The performance period shall commence on the date of installation with regards to
Maintenance/Warranty Service.
Microscope must be compatible with listed parts: See table below.

BX53F2-1-2
BX53F2-1-2 microscope frame compatible to LED light source
U-ANT
U-ANT; ANALYZER FOR TRANSMITTED LIGHT, FITS IN NOSEPI SLIDER
U-TTR-3
Tilting Trinocular Head with 50:50,100:0,0:100% Positions
U-TTBI-1-2 BINOCULAR TUBE
U-TTBI-1-2 Binocular tube, tilting, teleskop
U-DO3-1-7
U-DO3-1-7 dual observation attachment
U-SVRB-4
U-SVRB-4; RIGHT HAND MECHANICAL STAGE, RACKLESS, LONG STALK
U-HLDT-4
U-HLDT-4; LEFT RELEASE SLIDE HOLDER, DOUBLE SLIDE, THICK
U-D7RE

U-D7RE;7-POSITION NOSEPIECE,WITH DIC SLIDER SLOT
PLAPON2X/0,08 Plan Apo Objecti
PLAPON2X;PLAN APO 2X OBJECTIVE,NA 0.08,WD 6.2MM
UPLFLN4X-3
U Plan Fluorite 4X Objective, NA 0.13, WD 17mm
UPLFLN20X-3 Objective

U Plan Fluorite 20X Objective, NA 0.5, WD 2.1mm
UPLFLN40X-3 Objective

U Plan Fluorite 40X Objective, NA 0.75, WD 0.51mm
PLN50XOI/0,9 Plan Achromat 50x

PLN50XOI; PLAN ACHROMAT 50X OIL OBJ W/ IRIS, NA 0.9-0.5, WD 0.2MM
UPLFLN100XO2- 2 Objective

UPLFLN100XO2-2; U Plan Fluorite 1 00X Oil Objective, NA 1.30,WD 0.20MM
DP28-CU-1-2

DP28-CU MICROSCOPE DIGITAL CAMERA (ITEM CODE : E9703090), 8.9MP (4K) non-cooled color digital camara for microscope. / DP28-CU-1-2
CS-EN-V4.4-EL

cellSens Entry Electronic License / CS-EN-V4.4-EL
OMT-010-NP

Cloth dust cover 11X25X26 for BX, IX/ OMT-010-NP

Training
a. Vendor shall provide training for Government personnel on usage of the microscopes.

b. Vendor shall provide on-site training for the use of the microscopes.

Billing

a. Vendor shall send invoice to:
Amarillo Veterans Affairs Health Care System
6010 Amarillo Blvd., West
Amarillo, TX 79106
Attention: Logistics
Service/Maintenance
Service/Maintenance shall be covered by a 5-year Vendor warranty at no additional costs.

The Vendor shall provide support assistance with all troubleshooting and repair of the microscope.

Support service shall follow-up all emergency down time calls within one (1) hour and non-emergency down time calls with four (4) hours.

The Vendor shall provide a twenty-four (24) hour/seven (7) day service hotline with technical support.

Vendor shall provide standard and routine hardware upgrades to the equipment without additional charge to the Government.

Standard warranty with options to purchase additional warranty periods.
Licensing and Accreditation
The Vendor shall have all licenses, permits, accreditation and certificates required by law and or regulatory compliance.

Personnel assigned by the Vendor to perform these services covered under this contract shall be licensed in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United Sates or the District of Columbia.

Interface, Security and Confidentiality

"The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security, Accreditation Package is not required .
Supervisor Technical Representative
Antone Sanders
Thomas E. Creek VAHCS
6010 Amarillo Boulevard West
Amarillo, TX 79106-1990
Attention: Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service

Office phone: 806-355-9703 X7501
Email: antone.sanders@va.gov
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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • 5441 Babcock Road Suite 302
  • San Antonio , TX 78240
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact


History
  • Jul 29, 2026 01:45 pm CDTSources Sought (Original)
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