# Leica VT1200S Vibrating Blade Microtomes Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c25226q0679 - Solicitation number: 36C25226Q0679 - Notice type: Sources sought - Status: Closed. Deadline was August 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of Veterans Affairs - Contracting office: 252-Network Contract Office 12 (36C252) - NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing - Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies - Place of performance: Chicago, Illinois - First posted: August 17, 2026 - Last posted: August 17, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/37d30f6d7db1484b821a034b992811ec/view ## Description This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY for Market Research only. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potentially qualified businesses interested in and capable of providing the requested commodities. The NAICS Code is 334516; size standard is 1,000 employees; PSC is 6640. Method of Procurement: Unrestricted – no set-aside Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name b) address (c) socio-economic status, (d) point of contact (e) phone, fax, and email (f) SAM UEI number (g) Cage Code (h) Tax ID Number (i) and must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor and provide the commodities described below. Leica VT1200S Vibrating Blade Microtome, BRAND NAME ONLY For more information, please refer to the attached document called: P02-Sources Sought Notice Vibrating Blade Microtome. The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. **Notice to Potential Offerors:** All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM located on the web at www.sam.gov). It is desirable that any Offeror to have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered and certified with the Small Business Administration (SBA). Requests for information and resultant responses shall be submitted directly to the Contracting Officer via email only at: arneil.genus@va.gov; no later than 8/31/2026, 1 PM CST. ## Publications - August 17, 2026: Sources sought, due August 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 37d30f6d7db1484b821a034b992811ec. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/37d30f6d7db1484b821a034b992811ec/view ## Points of contact - Arneil Genus - Contracting Officer, arneil.genus@va.gov --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c25226q0679.