6640--Microtome

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking quotations from small‑business vendors to supply a manual microtome to the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This is a small‑business set‑aside RFQ under FAR Part 12, with a firm‑fixed‑price award for a single line‑item. The contract’s period of performance runs from September 30 2026 to December 30 2026 (approximately three months). Offerors must be registered in SAM and SBA’s Small Business Search. Technical questions are due by September 17 2026, and quotes must be submitted electronically by September 22 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time. • Product: Manual microtome (medical laboratory equipment) • Quantity: Not explicitly stated (single‑item solicitation) • Delivery location: Minneapolis VA Medical Center, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417 • Set‑aside: SBA small‑business only (size standard ≤ 1,000 employees) • NAICS: 334516 (Electronic Valve Manufacturing) – used by the VA for this procurement • Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price, single award • Performance period: 9/30/2026 – 12/30/2026 (≈ 3 months) • Required registrations: SAM and SBA Small Business Search • Submission method: Email to the Contract Specialist ([email protected])