US-FED-00000397043 - Sources Sought- Pathology and Laboratory Microscope - Deadline October 23,2026

Scope:The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) is requesting the purchase of one new microscope with attachable camera. All equipment will be solicited and awarded together. The new microscope is necessary for daily patient slide reviews by a staff cytotechnologist. The microscope components and systems will meet all specifications as described in this document.The supply acquisition does not involve connection of contractor–owned IT devices to the VA internal network; therefore, the C&A requirements do not apply, and a security accreditation package is not required. The instruments to be purchased does not have the ability to store any data, nor interface to the VA network, nor accept patient demographic information in any way.General Requirements:Specifications set forth in this proposal are minimum specifications and should not be construed as limiting the overall quality, quantity, or performance of the instrument.The offerer shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements and shall be held responsible for the performance and overall quality of the requested instrument during the instrument`s warranty period.The instruments, based upon the specifications requested, shall be the newest and the most current model. A refurbished microscope is not acceptable.One Cytotechnologist microscope with camera that is compatible with Cell Sens software.Instrument requirements for Microscopes :Standard MicroscopeFrame with at least 5–postion NosepieceLED IlluminationUS style 3–prong power cordRight hand mechanical stage for BX45Have the following Objective Lenses: 2x, 4x, 10x, 20 x, 40x, 50x, and 60x.DP 28 1“ 8.9 MP color CMOSDB9 serial cable 6 ft longControl box for coded components and bifurcated cable to connect coded nosepiecesSIIG RS232 Dual Port PCIe cardUSB 3.1 Gen 1 Cable, standard USB A Male to Type C with dual screw locking, 5 meter/15 feet