646-25-2-233-0213 | Brand-Name Only - AB 3500 DX Genetic Analyzer 36C24425Q0781

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE OFFERS AB 3500 DX GENETIC ANALYZER DCS 3.2 This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4, to provide Brand Name AB 3500 DX GENETIC ANALYZER, for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The full solicitation will be posted on the Contract Opportunities website at www.sam.gov on or about August 22nd, 2025. The full solicitation will be a 100% SDVOSB set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this procurement is 334516; the size standard is 1,000 employees. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation package, other pertinent information, and for downloading their own copy of the solicitation package. Any amendments issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on this site. Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining all amendments. All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Nathan Lohr, at nathan.lohr@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. This notice neither obligates the Government to award a contract nor pay for any quotation or proposal preparation costs. The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation because of this notice. No other information is available until the issuance of the solicitation. All interested parties must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines prior to award. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. The point of contact is Contract Specialist, Nathan Lohr, at nathan.lohr@va.gov.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4, is soliciting offers for brand-name only (Thermo Fisher AB 3500 DX Genetic Analyzer) for use by the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Please see the attached documents for the full solicitation requirements. Solicitation Details: Product: AB 3500 DX GENETIC ANALYZER DCS 3.2 and associated equipment Purpose: To identify genetic/inherited disorders and also to make a differential diagnosis in certain somatic diseases such as cancer Set-Aside Status: The solicitation is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. NAICS and Size Standard: NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) Size Standard: 1,000 employees Offeror Responsibilities: Potential offerors are responsible for downloading and returning a copy of the solicitation package to the contracting POC. Offerors must ensure they are informed of all solicitation requirements and deadlines by regularly checking the Contract Opportunities (SAM.gov) website for updates and amendments. Please note that any amendments issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on this website. Inquiries: All inquiries or questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist. Contact details are as follows: Contract Specialist: Nathan Lohr Email: nathan.lohr@va.gov No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Important Note: To be considered for an award, all potential offerors must include a letter of authorization from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Thermo Fisher Scientific. This letter must confirm that the offeror is an authorized distributor of the OEM's products. Failure to include this letter of authorization with the quotation will result in the elimination of the offeror from consideration for the contract. Thank you for your attention to this solicitation. Your participation supports the critical mission of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System to provide the highest quality of care to veterans. We highly appreciate your diligence and commitment to serving those who have served our nation.