This is a Sources Sought Notice (a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. This information is however intended to identify potential sources to contact when a request for quotes (RFQ) is issued. (b) Although "proposal," "offeror," contractor, and "offeror" may be used in this sources sought notice, any response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. (c) Any information received from a contractor in response to this Sources Sought may be used in creating a solicitation. Any information received which is marked with a statement, such as "proprietary" or "confidential," intended to restrict distribution will not be distributed outside of the Government, except as required by law. (d) This Sources Sought is issued by VISN 2 Contracting Office in Buffalo, NY for the purpose of collecting information about The Laboratory Equipment Services at the New York Harbor Healthcare System at Brooklyn VA Medical Center, 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209. The VA is seeking to provide for this requirement as of February 1, 2026. The NAICS code identified for this requirement is 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The requirement is detailed in the Statement of Work section of this document. (e) Cursory market research has identified one small business that may be able to provide for this requirement. Contractors that are able to meet the requirements in the attachment are encouraged to email a capability statement and full information to Tracy M. Vega at
[email protected]. -The purpose of this sources sought notice is to determine the viability of set aside to a specific socio-economic category. Contractors shall identify the NAICS code for the services being offered as well as their size status under said NAICS. If contractor is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), or any other special category of contractors, then contractor is responsible for providing documentation in support of this. This information will be used to determine the viability of a set aside for this requirement. - Contractors shall also identify any Federal Supply Schedules that may carry the desired services. - Contractors shall identify pertinent point of contact for company, contractor UEI number for size standard and socioeconomic verification in SAM. - Contractors shall include any relevant comments about the Attachment(s) if applicable. STATEMENT OF WORK Background: The New York Harbor VA Medical Center Brooklyn Campus is seeking a service contract for preventative and corrective maintenance of the following laboratory equipment: Line Item Model Asset Tag Serial Number Base Year 1 Sakura Finetek Tissue Tek VIP 6 AI 49043 60400220-0417 02/01/2026 - 01/31/2027 2 Leica Cryostat 145920 5648/04.2008 02/01/2026 - 01/31/2027 3 Leica Cover Slipper 38245 4292 02/01/2026 - 01/31/2027 4 Avantik Biogroup Qs12 Cryostat 39086 S14109097 02/01/2026 - 01/31/2027 5 Leica HistoCore Arcadia H Embedding Station 81233 9605 02/01/2026 - 01/31/2027 6 Leica HistoCore Arcadia C Cold Plate 81234 10778 02/01/2026 - 01/31/2027 7 Leica HistoCore Multicut Microtome 81235 3430 02/01/2026 - 01/31/2027 8 Leica CV5030 Coversliper 66261 5669 02/01/2026 - 01/31/2027 9 BD Slide Prep 82836 TSP1078 10/09/2026 - 01/31/2027 10 BD Prep Mate 82837 TPM1114 10/09/2026 - 01/31/2027