This is a Sources Sought to conduct market research to determine the availability of small business vendors capable of providing the requirement Leica Histocore Peloris III or Equal Product. This requirement is for the Charleston Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. The sources sought does not guarantee the issuance of an RFQ. If you have the availability to provide the requirement, please respond to the sources sought with a capabilities statement. The following equipment or equal equipment is needed: PART DESCRIPTION QTY Leica 45.0005 HistoCore PELORIS 3 110V Dual Retort TP - 100-110 V/50- 60 Hz Installation/Training: Installation for this item will be performed by Leica Biosystems. Customer will be allotted one (1) in-house training for the product at Leica Biosystems headquarters per quotation, subject to Leica Biosystem's In-House Training Policy. The in-house training must be taken within one (1) year from the date of installation of the product. Product Code: S45.4507.A HistoCore I-Scan Kit 1 Leica S45.4507.A HistoCore I Scan Kit 1 Leica 9CON-SLVR-PELORIS PELORIS SILVER SERVICE 1 The sources sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The VA is not, at this time, seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to the sources sought; all costs associated with responding to the sources sought will be solely at the interested vendor s expense. Not responding to the sources sought does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if any is issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Please note that requirements defined to date may change before a final solicitation is released. Sources Sought requirements are as follows: Please acknowledge if your company is an AUTHORIZED distributor for the equipment of the of this requirement. For Or Equal Products, please provide literature. Please provide past performance or certifications Please show/acknowledge your company can be compliant with the LIMITATION ON SUBCONTRACTING for small business set-asides if you provide this requirement. Please provide your business size, name, and DUNS # All SDVOSB/VOSB s must be VetCert Verified. Submit responses and related information via email to holly.bowling@va.gov by Noon ET, June 6, 2025. Proprietary/Confidential material shall be clearly marked on every page that contains such. Include the name, phone number, and email address of the lead from your organization. VA reserves the right not to respond to any or all emails or materials submitted.
