TISSUE TEK SMARTWRITE SLIDE PRINTER (BRAND NAME OR EQUAL)

This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought synopsis only. The purpose of this synopsis is market research to gain knowledge of potential vendors qualified and able to provide the products listed below. The applicable NAICS Code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition strategy decisions.

After review of the responses to this Sources Sought notice, a solicitation may be published in the Contract Opportunities. Requirement description: Brand Name or Equal to Tissue-Tek® Smart Write® Slide Printer Contractor shall provide four Tablets, ports, scanners, cradle mounts, adapters, and dongles accessories necessary to run Smart write Slide printer having the following characteristics: Slide printer speed: Up to 9 slides/minute (black - timed from delivery of first printed slide). Up to 5 slides/minute (solid colors - timed from delivery of first printed slide).

Resolution: 300 dpi Printing technology: Thermal transfer Slide holder capacity: 100 slides Slide output bin capacity: 15 slides Ink type: Resin thermal transfer Print text options: Alphanumeric, 1D and 2D barcodes, graphics and logos Printable colors: 8 solid colors and many patterns Print cartridge and print quality Black cartridge: 5,000 slides Color cartridge:

CMYK: 1,000 slides Printer drivers: Microsoft® Windows® 10/8/7, Windows Vista®/XP Data interface: USB 2.0 Power requirements: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 60 watts Dimensions: 7.1 (W) x 12.6 (D) x 8.6 (H) inches 18.0 (W) x 31.95 (D) x 21.8 (H) cm Weight: 16.8 lbs (7.62 kg)

Certifications: UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 Additional requirements: Minimum one-year warranty Delivery within 30 days of order Contractor installation with onsite training to be conducted at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center 1 Freedom Way, Augusta GA 30904 Response instructions: Vendors that are capable and interested must provide the following information: Vendor name, point of contact, Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number Are you capable and interested in providing the products noted above, including delivery date? Provide your socioeconomic business size (i.e. small business, veteran-owned business) Is your product available on an existing contract such as GSA?

. If yes, provide the GSA contract number. All responses must be submitted to Janet Smith at janet.smith@va.gov no later than 3/5/2024 @ 11:00am EST.