SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Anatomic Pathology Grossing Stations
- Notice Date
- 3/5/2020 10:09:25 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
- 36C26220Q0465
- Response Due
- 3/11/2020 12:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 05/10/2020
- Point of Contact
- Samuel Hansamuel.han@va.gov
- E-Mail Address
-
samuel.han@va.gov
(samuel.han@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). DISCLAIMER This 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 DESCRIPTION This 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 two (2) Anatomic Pathology Grossing Stations that at a minimum meets the following salient characteristics with a brand name or equal product for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System located in Tucson, AZ: SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS Each station must be no larger than 70 L x 30 W x 84 H in order to fit both stations into the allotted space in the grossing room. Stainless steel construction is required to eliminate risk of rust from exposure to moisture and for ease of cleaning. Lighting above work area and at counter area. Ventilation to be compatible with the facility HVAC system. Ventilation system must push air from the front to the back of the cutting surface to prevents formalin exposure to the operator. System controller to monitor air flow and formalin collection in grossing station. Fume detection system with audible alarms to alert users of obstruction to airflow. Height adjustability to meet ADA requirements to accommodate users of varying heights. Sink with running water with at least � hp garbage disposal which connects to facility plumbing located on right-hand side of grossing station. Pneumatic foot pedals for hands-free on/off control of faucet. The sink must have an attached hand-held rinse fixture to allow easy cleaning. On board formalin collection system on each station. Customizable pegboard with the following accessories: Computer monitor mount Requisition holder Marking dye holder Approximately a 14 shelf for supplies Approximately a 7 shelf for supplies Glove bin CPU adjustable mounting bracket Magnetic instrument bar Customizable mount the following accessories: Document holder Right wing peg board Keyboard arm Monitor arm Work surface is high quality stainless steel with removable perforated panels and cutting boards with removable legs. Cabinet doors to enclose leg space. Auxiliary side vent port for ventilated trash can. Ventilated wheeled trash can to protect user from chemicals fumes. Writing ledge. 2 small drawers 2 large drawers. Dictation stand. * Please refer to Attachment A for the full Statement of Work (SOW). BRAND NAME INFO: *Manufacturer is Mopec Part # Description / Details Quantity MB1060R Maestro, Grossing Station, 60 LG, RH 2 MB1011 Maestro, Formalin Collection 2 MB1012 Maestro, End Rinse 2 MB1016 Maestro, Faucet, Foot Pedal, Pneumatic 2 MB1019 Maestro, Fume Detection System 2 MB1020 Maestro, Aux Side Vent Port 2 MB1023 Maestro, Cabinet Doors 2 MB1027 Maestro, Power Cord, NEMA Plug, L14-20P 2 AX001 Pegboard, Monitor Mount 2 AX002 Pegboard, Requisition Holder 2 AX004 Pegboard, Marking Dye Holder 2 AX011 Pegboard, C-Fold Glove Bin 2 AX031R Column, Pegboard, Right Wing 2 AX033 CPU Mount 2 AX034 Column, Monitor Arm 2 AX049 Maestro, Light Bar 2 AX052 Maestro, Grid Plate 2 AX055 Maestro, Hitch Mount 2 AX060R Maestro, Vented Trash Can on Wheels, Right 2 AX096 Maestro, Small Drawer 2 AX097 Maestro, Small Instrument Drawer 2 AX098 Maestro, Large Drawer 2 PM0354 LX Keyboard Arm Wall Mount 2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Shipping and Installation charges shall be included. 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 are 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 or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? (4) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (5) 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 type and number. (6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract? (7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. (8) Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics/statement of work being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes. (9) Please provide your DUNS number. *** 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 Samuel.Han@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Wednesday, March 11, 2020 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.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Department of Veteran Affairs;Southern Arizona VA Health Care System;3601 S 6th Ave.;Tucson AZ, USA
- Zip Code: AZ
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: AZ
- Record
- SN05581514-F 20200307/200305230152 (samdaily.us)
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