6515--***EMERGENCY***|528-23-3-7085-0148|36C242-23-AP-2083|HOLOGIC COMPASS STAINER (VA-23-00069374) Sole-Source Notice

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for quotes. The Department of Veterans Affairs Syracuse VA Medical Center intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), brand name only, sole source action. Name of Contractor: HOLOGIC SALES AND SERVICE, LLC Street Address: 250 CAMPUS DRIVE City, State, Zip: MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752 The Hologic Compass Stainer is an automated Stainer designed for use in cytology/anatomical pathology laboratories as a stand alone, benchtop unit for staining histologic and cytologic samples on slides. This Stainer will be used for cytological staining. The Stainer does not require ventilation The Veterans Health Administration prohibits the use of gray market items in their Medical Centers. Gray market items are considered to be items outside of the original equipment manufacturer s intended distribution channels. List of Products: ASY-05576 Compass Stainer