6640--Equipment, Fluorescent Microscope - Research Service, Ann Arbor
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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 VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, is soliciting quotes for proprietary BZ Microscope Accessories under an unrestricted, brand-name only Request for Quotation (RFQ). This procurement is for specific BZ-X series microscope spare parts, including Analyzer Software and a Multi-Stack Module, for use in their Research Laboratory. Quotes are due by May 12, 2026, at 10:00 am EDT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of specific proprietary spare parts for the BZ-X series microscope. Key requirements include:
- BZ-H4A BZX Analyzer Software (1 each): Must provide basic image processing capabilities such as haze reduction (no-neighbor deconvolution), image overlays, scale bar, cut/paste, zoom, lookup table, and black balance.
- BZX Multi-Stack Module (1 each): Must feature a navigation function for high-magnification observation with a wide-area map image linked to XY stage coordinates. It should allow movement of observation position by clicking on the wide-area map, create a wide-area map image using any mountable lens, and shorten capture time by performing positioning with high-magnification lenses without frequent switching. The add-on equipment must be compatible with existing BZ-X Fluorescent Microscopes.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1000 Employees
- Response Due Date: May 12, 2026, at 10:00 am EDT
- Published Date: May 6, 2026
- Place of Performance: Department of Veteran Affairs, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Warehouse, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, United States.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotes via email to laura.poma@va.gov and kellie.konopinski@va.gov. Submissions must include:
- Offeror's UEI number
- Lead Time ARO (After Receipt of Order)
- Specific information from SF 1449 (Blocks 17a and 30a-c)
- Section B (Cost/Price)
- Completed and signed 52.225-2 Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided summaries but will be in the full solicitation document.
Additional Notes
This is a brand-name justification for proprietary spare parts. Market research indicated that the required items are available from a large business manufacturer, and the VA Rule of Two could not be met, leading to the unrestricted solicitation. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and VAAR clauses and provisions by reference.