Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to purchase Leica Microsystems anatomic pathology instruments and accessories, including the HistoCore Pegasus Tissue Processor, HistoCore Arcadia C Cold Plate, and HistoCore Autocut Microtome. The solicitation is an unrestricted brand name only requirement, and the associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516. The Department is looking for quotes from interested companies, and the award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable quote. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotations: technical or quality, past performance, veterans involvement, and price.
• The HistoCore Pegasus Tissue Processor is used to prepare human tissue samples for microscopic examination.
• The HistoCore Arcadia C Cold Plate is used to mold specimens into hot wax.
• The HistoCore Autocut Microtome is specially designed for serial cutting with actively cooled RM CoolClamp and a low temperature block.
• The contract is for the purchase of specific anatomic pathology instruments and accessories.
• The place of delivery is VAMC Boston and VAMC Togus.