SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- 589-21-1-1614-0171 - KC - CASSETTE LABELER MODULE
- Notice Date
- 12/31/2020 9:52:17 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255) LEAVENWORTH KS 66048 USA
- ZIP Code
- 66048
- Solicitation Number
- 36C25521Q0113
- Response Due
- 1/8/2021 9:59:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 03/09/2021
- Point of Contact
- Tracie Raggs, Contract Specialist, Phone: 913-946-1985
- E-Mail Address
-
tracie.raggs@va.gov
(tracie.raggs@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT 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. 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. 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 Part 15.201(e). SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI/sources sought 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 1000 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 15 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following brand name or equal, Brand Name Info: Thermo Fisher Scientific PrintMate AS 450 Cassette Printer Required specifications: Specifications/Salient Characteristics: At least but not more than 6 cassette hoppers. Ability to print barcodes for tracking to support reduction errors through automation and traceability. Chemical resistant ink- printing. 2-D Data Matrix barcode feature. Print standard characters, logos and barcodes for reliable specimen tracking. Organized workflow capability that allows for grouping of cassettes and cases together for additional security. Includes computer software and PC with Windows 10 OS capable of standing alone or can be integrated with the Laboratory Interface System (LIS) system. An uninterruptible power supply unit. USB cable to connect to PC, and power cable. Small footprint, not to exceed 18 W x 34 H x 16 L. The 34 inches in height includes the cassette tubes Small footprint. Unit shall accept standard size cassettes, and is an open system that allows use of cassettes from different vendors/suppliers. On-site training of histology staff upon completion of installation at no cost to the government. At least one copy of the Operator s manual and of the technical service manual. Service package that includes: At least two Preventive Maintenance visits per year. Print head replacement twice per year. Preventative Maintenance to be provided as frequently as directed by the manufacturer s operator s manual to include travel, labor and materials needed for maintenance. Pricing of maintenance not to be tied to the purchase of ancillary products. Purchase of the cassettes are not committed to the service contract Delivery and Installation Contractor shall deliver all equipment to the Kansas City VA Medical Center Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, Anatomic Pathology Section, room M1.484 at 4801 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, Mo 64128. Package items to prevent damage or deterioration during shipment, handling, storage and installation. Vendor shall install the equipment. Equipment Needs: Name brand or equal to Thermo Fisher Scientific PrintMate AS 450 Cassette Printer. CLIN# Category Vendor Catalog Number Description Quantity 001 Equipment A83800005 Printmate AS 450 Cassette Printer with PC and 3 years of PrintMate Total Care Service: Consisting of 2 Preventative Maintenance with print head replacement visits per year. 1 002 Service PG83800002-POS PrintMate Total Care Service: Includes Two Preventative Maintenance Services Per year with print head replacement. 1 The information identified above are 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, or brand name equal. 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: 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.)? Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? 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? Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, or any other federal contract, that can be utilized to procure the requirement listed above? If so, please provide the contract number. Please submit your capabilities that show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that you can meet the requirement described in the attached SOW. Please provide your DUNS number. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Tracie Raggs at tracie.raggs@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Friday, January 08, 2021 at 23:59 CST. 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 sources sought. Responses to this sources sought 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: Kansas City VA Medical Center 4801 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City 64128, USA
- Zip Code: 64128
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 64128
- Record
- SN05883594-F 20210102/201231230059 (samdaily.us)
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