This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 36C24426Q0078 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for Histopathology Staining. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. Comparative Evaluation will be conducted IAW FAR 12.602. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. (ii) A list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable). See 36C24426Q0078 document. (iii) Description of requirements for the services and/or items to be acquired, including documentation supporting any brand name descriptions. See 36C24426Q0078 document. (iv) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and f.o.b. point. See 36C24426Q0078 document. (v) A list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition. See 36C24426Q0078 document. (vi) A list of contract clauses that apply to the acquisition. See 36C24426Q0078 document. (vii) The date, time, and place for receipt of offer and point of contact. Questions Due: 01/05/2026 at 10am EST Quotes Due: 01/09/2026 at 10am EST Point of Contact: Yazmin Alvarez; yazmin.alvarez@va.gov (viii) Anticipated award date. 01/25/2026
