Reviewed

Matsunami ESPO Slide Printer, ESPO 50 Slide Stacker, and Ribbon with Spools

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (3600) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6540 | Last Modified: 03/11/2025

Procurement Summary

The procurement is for a microscope slide printer ("printer") listed as brand name or equal. The printer is utilized by all laboratories within the Research Department to label microscope slides.

Waiver Rationale Summary

A waiver is requested because the only offers received during the solicitation phase were for non-domestic end-products. A waiver would allow the Research Department to obtain a microscope slide printer enabling all laboratories to label microscope slides efficiently and cost-effectively.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

02/28/2025

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

36C26225P0489

Solicitation ID

36C26225Q0261

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF