Sources sought
36C242-25-AP-3393|528-25-3-7085-0102| LAB PRINTERS
36C24225Q0766
Department of Veterans Affairs, 242-Network Contract Office 02. Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.
Response deadline
July 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT
Closed 443 days ago. Posted June 24, 2025. Scheduled to archive July 31, 2025.
Description
As published on SAM.gov.
4 1 Statement of Work (1/2) Please See Both SYR Anatomic Pathology Laser Cassette Printer GENERAL INFORMATION Title of Project: SYR Pathology Laser Cassette Printer Type of Contract Contemplated: One time purchase non-repetitive SCOPE A laser cassette printer technology produces high quality prints on the cassette to ensure specimens are processed consistently and efficiently. The laser printer will ensure there are not low-quality or unreadable printing which could compromise patient safety.
REQUIREMENT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SPECIFICATIONS Common Nomenclature (commercial description): Laser Cassette Printer Kind of material (i.e., type, grade, alternatives, etc.): Minimum 6-cassette hopper printer is required for specimen processing.
Electrical Data 100 to 240 V 50/60 Hz Dimensions, size, capacity: Width = 30 cm Height = 60 cm Depth = 60 cm Weight = 100 pounds Capacity = at least 300 cassettes Principles of operation: The laser printer employs a laser technology which activates a compound embedded in the cassette s plastic. The laser will provide easily readable print with specimen information. The printer should be make minimal noise to the user and mark cassettes at a high rate of speed.
At least a 6-hopper carousel will eliminate time lost to swamping cassette colors or types of cassettes. The laser technology also eliminates costs and downtime associated with maintaining print heads, ink cartridges, ribbon, and UV fixing lights. Restrictive environmental conditions: N/A Intended use: To provide a consistent and reliable label for anatomic pathology cassettes Equipment with which the item is used: A side delivery system is needed to organize printed cassettes.
End item application: N/A Original equipment manufacturer part number: Catalog # VEGA05FTPC Epredia Fa-Tech Laser Cassette Printer Catalog# 9001140 Epredia Fa-Tech Laser Cassette Printer Accessories/VEGA Side Delivery System Other pertinent information that describes the item, material or service required: Prints at least 1 cassette every 10 seconds A high-density print 6 hoppers holding 6 different cassette colors simultaneously Throughput = At least 500 cassettes/hour Up to 100 2D barcode characters Laser Type = Sealed Class IV YAG laser Quiet Printing <65 dB No need for print heads, ink cartridges, ribbons, or UV Fixing lights OTHER UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS Discuss any other unique requirements or considerations, e.g. The laser printer will reduce errors made in the anatomic pathology laboratory by eliminating the need for hand-written labeling on cassettes, which have led to patient quality issues in the past. The laser printer will also streamline processing of patient specimens, allowing for more efficient workflow for the technologists.
Compatibility with Existing Equipment: The anatomic pathology lab currently uses cassettes that are able to be used in the laser printer. Applicable DICOM compliance, Directives or IT Policies: Ensure that contractors, third party partners, and servicers implement the VA security and privacy requirements, as defined in the contract. These requirements can also be added to the contract Statement of Work (SOW).
The requirements apply to applicable contracts in which VA sensitive information is stored, generated, transmitted, or exchanged by VA, a contractor, subcontractor or a third-party, or on behalf of any of these entities regardless of format or whether it resides on a VA system or contractor or subcontractor s electronic information system(s) operating for or on the VA s behalf. Coordination with On-going Construction Project (provide the project number):
N/A Warranty: 1 year manufacturer warranty included.
Training: Training and Installation should be included. Service and/or Maintenance: A service contract will be required for a base year plus 4 option years.
Safety/ISO/IT/BioMed/SPS & Other Departmental Compliance: DELIVERY No additional freight charge for dock to dock delivery. This section should clearly state: What the Contractor must deliver. If different tasks have different delivery requirements, they must be clearly identified.
Deliver to Warehouse/Logistics/BioMed:
Syracuse VA Medical Center: 800 Irving Avenue Syracuse, NY 13210 Inspection and acceptance will occur in C318 Delivery as soon as available. Other items to consider: Include any associated review periods or incorporation of Government comments as applicable. Deliverables are different than task completion milestones. Milestones may not require a specific submittal. Include here the schedule for when final products such as data, reports or other items are required to be furnished to the primary requestor.
Example Deliverable Schedule Contractor will deliver on indicated date from RFQ/RFP or a mutually agreed upon date. Contractor shall deliver and install equipment at no additional cost to the Government.
Government-Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, or Information (GFP, GFM, GFE, or GFI) N/A SECURITY See VA Form 6500 SPECIAL MATERIAL REQUIREMENT N/A PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Syracuse VA Laboratory 3rd Floor C318 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Life Cycle TBD BILLING/INVOICING Contractor will bill upon shipment per FAR Clause through WAWF Vendor Electronic Invoice Submission Methods Facsimile, e-mail, and scanned documents are not acceptable forms of submission for payment requests. Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods below:
VA s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System The FSC uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten Network (Formerly OB10), to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en/veterans-affairs-us/ to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge.
A system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The X12 EDI Web site (http://www.x12.org). CUSTOMER INFORMATION DRAWINGS/ASBUILTS/CONSTRUCTION FLOOR PLANS (N/A or See Attachment __) Statement of Work SYR Anatomic Pathology Laser Slide Printer GENERAL INFORMATION Title of Project:
SYR Pathology Laser Slide Printer (Quantity: 2) Type of Contract Contemplated: One time purchase non-repetitive SCOPE A laser slide printer technology produces high quality prints on the slides to ensure specimens are processed consistently and efficiently. The laser printer will ensure there are not low-quality or unreadable printing which could compromise patient safety. The laboratory is requesting a quantity of 2
slide printers for purchase. REQUIREMENT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SPECIFICATIONS Common Nomenclature (commercial description): Laser Slide Printers (Qty:2) Kind of material (i.e., type, grade, alternatives, etc.): High resolution slide printers on laser-optimized slides with dual-hoppers.
Electrical Data 100 to 240 V 50/60 Hz Dimensions, size, capacity: Width = No more than 20 cm Height = No more than 60 cm Depth = No more than 60 cm Weight = No more than 100 pounds Capacity/Throughput = at least 10 slides per minutes Principles of operation: The laser printer employs a laser technology which prints legible data onto patient slides for identification. The laser will provide easily readable print with specimen information.
The printer should make minimal noise to the user and mark slides at a high rate of speed. The laser technology also eliminates costs and downtime associated with maintaining print heads, ink cartridges, ribbon, and UV fixing lights. Restrictive environmental conditions: N/A Intended use: To provide a consistent and reliable label for anatomic pathology slides Equipment with which the item is used: Purchase should include printer, hoppers, chutes, stylus, filters, dusting brush and power cord.
End item application: N/A Original equipment manufacturer part number: Catalog # 8000048A Slidemate Laser Printer Package Other pertinent information that describes the item, material or service required: Prints at least 10 slides per minute A high-density print Laser Type = Laser Sealed, Class IV, Focused, Low Powered YAG Need at least 40 Characters for 2D barcode.
Quiet Printing <65 dB No need for print heads, ink cartridges, ribbons, or UV Fixing lights Must label standard slide size of 25X75X1 OTHER UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS Discuss any other unique requirements or considerations, e.g. The laser printer will reduce errors made in the anatomic pathology laboratory by eliminating the need for hand-written labeling on slides, which have led to patient quality issues in the past. The laser printer will also streamline processing of patient specimens, allowing for more efficient workflow for the technologists.
Compatibility with Existing Equipment: The anatomic pathology lab currently uses slides that are able to be used in the laser printer. Applicable DICOM compliance, Directives or IT Policies: Ensure that contractors, third party partners, and servicers implement the VA security and privacy requirements, as defined in the contract. These requirements can also be added to the contract Statement of Work (SOW).
The requirements apply to applicable contracts in which VA sensitive information is stored, generated, transmitted, or exchanged by VA, a contractor, subcontractor or a third-party, or on behalf of any of these entities regardless of format or whether it resides on a VA system or contractor or subcontractor s electronic information system(s) operating for or on the VA s behalf. Coordination with On-going Construction Project (provide the project number):
N/A Warranty: 1 year manufacturer warranty included.
Training: Training and Installation should be included. Service and/or Maintenance: A service contract will be required for a base year plus 4 option years for 2 printers Safety/ISO/IT/BioMed/SPS & Other Departmental Compliance: DELIVERY No additional freight charge for dock to dock delivery. This section should clearly state: What the Contractor must deliver. If different tasks have different delivery requirements, they must be clearly identified.
Deliver to Warehouse/Logistics/BioMed:
Syracuse VA Medical Center: 800 Irving Avenue Syracuse, NY 13210 Inspection and acceptance will occur in C318 Delivery as soon as available. Other items to consider: Include any associated review periods or incorporation of Government comments as applicable. Deliverables are different than task completion milestones. Milestones may not require a specific submittal. Include here the schedule for when final products such as data, reports or other items are required to be furnished to the primary requestor.
Example Deliverable Schedule Contractor will deliver on indicated date from RFQ/RFP or a mutually agreed upon date. Contractor shall deliver and install equipment at no additional cost to the Government.
Government-Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, or Information (GFP, GFM, GFE, or GFI) N/A SECURITY See VA Form 6500 SPECIAL MATERIAL REQUIREMENT N/A PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Syracuse VA Laboratory 3rd Floor C318 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Life Cycle TBD BILLING/INVOICING Contractor will bill upon shipment per FAR Clause through WAWF Vendor Electronic Invoice Submission Methods Facsimile, e-mail, and scanned documents are not acceptable forms of submission for payment requests. Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods below:
VA s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System The FSC uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten Network (Formerly OB10), to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en/veterans-affairs-us/ to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge. A system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The X12 EDI Web site (http://www.x12.org). CUSTOMER INFORMATION DRAWINGS/ASBUILTS/CONSTRUCTION FLOOR PLANS (N/A or See Attachment __)
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June 24, 2025
Sources sought
Due July 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 9e2b17493bd441a2a2c7b0852156d9c8
Points of contact
- Barry Sawyer, Contract SpecialistBarry.Sawyer@va.gov585-393-8563
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