SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Thermo Cryostat (VA-20-00014891)
- Notice Date
- 12/13/2019 9:58:36 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22L (36C262) LONG BEACH CA 90815 USA
- ZIP Code
- 90815
- Solicitation Number
- 36C26220Q0220
- Response Due
- 12/18/2019 8:59:59 PM
- Archive Date
- 01/17/2020
- Point of Contact
- Hutchison, Robertrobert.hutchison1@va.gov
- E-Mail Address
-
robert.hutchison1@va.gov
(robert.hutchison1@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION.THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).DISCLAIMERThis RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.SOURCES-SOUGHT DESCRIPTIONThis is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources-sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources-sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 334516 (size standard of 1,000 employees). Responses to this sources-sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources-sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources-sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide clinical laboratory cryostats that meets the below minimum requirements for the VA Health Care System (VISN 22-wide).Brand Name Information:Thermo ScientificPRODUCT DESCRIPTIONPRODUCT #QTYVA Long BeachCryostar NX50 - Configuration OPHD957110L2Maintenance/Service Agreement (5 years per cryostat)2On-site Training1PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONPRODUCT #QTYVA Loma LindaCryostar NX50 Configuration OPHD957110L2Maintenance/Service Agreement (5 years per cryostat)2On-site Training1PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONPRODUCT #QTYVA San DiegoCryostar NX50 Configuration OPHD957110L3Maintenance/Service Agreement (5 years per cryostat)3On-site Training1PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONPRODUCT #QTYVA TucsonCryostar NX50 Configuration OPHD957110L2Maintenance/Service Agreement (5 years per cryostat)2On-site Training1PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONPRODUCT #QTYVA PhoenixCryostar NX50 Configuration OPHD957110L2Maintenance/Service Agreement (5 years per cryostat)2On-site Training1PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONPRODUCT #QTYVA New MexicoCryostar NX50 Configuration OPHD957110L2Maintenance/Service Agreement (5 years per cryostat)2On-site Training1PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONPRODUCT #QTYVA Greater Los AngelesCryostar NX50 Configuration OPHD957110L1Maintenance/Service Agreement (5 years per cryostat)1On-site Training1Equipment should have identical or similar specifications to this brand and model with the following salient characteristics:Freestanding model with sizes range between 28.7 - 30.7 (Width) and 38.4 40.4 (Depth).Must have a body-contoured design to put the user close to the chamber in both seated or standing positions. Motorized height adjustment (to minimize touching and cross-contamination on the equipment) with a range from 33 to 44 to allow for working in seated or standing positions.100-120V certified.Must have touchscreen user interface.Knife holder must have a low-profile blade holder, a blade guard to prevent injury, plastic holders to prevent frostbite and cut consistent sections.Object Plate holder must contain at least 12 specimen spot holders. Chamber must accommodate easy access for tools.Must allow for surface disinfection of harmful bacteria, viruses and spores.Must have an automated disinfection method for the cold cutting chamber which may be performed by pre-programming or immediately.Must have a defrost method.Must have a temperature range of at least -10� to -30� Celsius.Must provide on-site training of new equipment.The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)(2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI?(3) Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above?(4) If you are a large business, do you have any designated distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available).(5) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?(6) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number.(7) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract?(8) Please provide general pricing of your products/solution for market research purposes.(9) Please submit your capabilities regarding the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes?(10) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A.(11) Please provide your DUNS number.(12) Please provide a list of detail requirements and drawings. *** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items"" meet all required salient characteristics.Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to robert.hutchison1@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than December 18, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. PST.If a solicitation is issued, it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.Ensure to reference solicitation number 36C26220Q0220 within subject line of the email.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: VISN22-Wide, USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN05516947-F 20191215/191213230301 (samdaily.us)
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