AN11--STEMprep
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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) Pittsburgh Healthcare System Research Laboratory is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for a STEMprep TD 12 Sample System and related consumables. This system is required to generate single-cell suspensions from Veteran lung tissues for research into military respiratory exposures. Responses are due by June 02, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The VA seeks information on an automated tissue processor capable of:
- Generating single-cell suspensions from patient and mouse tissues.
- Maintaining samples at 37°C and 4°C.
- Producing cell suspensions with high viability through post-processing cooling.
- Processing a minimum of 12 samples at a time, expandable to at least 16. The acquisition is for the brand name STEMprep TD 12 Sample System, STEMprep Ms Lung Diss Kit SBOM, and STEMprep Sample Tubes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- NAICS: 339112 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, size standard 1000 employees)
- Response Due: June 02, 2026, 4:30 PM EST
- Published: May 19, 2026
- Place of Performance: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA 15240
Response Requirements
Interested parties should submit a capability statement (max 10 pages) addressing their ability to meet the salient characteristics and provide "equal to" items. Responses must include company details (name, address, POC, phone, email, UEI, CAGE), business size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, Large), manufacturer/distributor status, non-manufacturer rule compliance, subcontracting plans, FSS/GSA contract information, and general pricing for market research.
Additional Notes
This is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. Telephone responses will not be accepted. All responses must be emailed to Doretha.Jordan@va.gov. The technical point of contact is Sara Bruzdewicz (Sara.Bruzdewicz@va.gov, 412-360-2380).