SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- COVID/FLU CEPHEID TEST KITS
- Notice Date
- 10/15/2021 5:06:34 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 325413
— In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- SAC FREDERICK (36C10X) FREDERICK MD 21703 USA
- ZIP Code
- 21703
- Solicitation Number
- 36C10X22Q0005
- Response Due
- 10/22/2021 10:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 01/20/2022
- Point of Contact
- Edward Walsh, Contract Specialist, Phone: 202-876-7314
- E-Mail Address
-
Acquisitionservice3C@va.gov
(Acquisitionservice3C@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- This is not a request for proposals, bids, or quotes. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for information received because of this announcement. This is a Sources Sought notice to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to a potential requirement for brand name or equal test kits for Cepheid GeneXpert System OEM GXXVI-16-D. The NAICS code is 325413 with a size standard of 1250 employees. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified businesses. The responses to this announcement will assist in determining the socio-economic set aside if feasible. VA is required by Public Law 109-461 to give first priority to SDVOSB and VOSB concerns if there should be sufficient firms available to compete under a set aside. If insufficient Veteran Owned and Small Business response is received to establish the basis for setting this action aside for Other Than Large Business participation then the action will be advertised as Full and Open Competition, in which case, all interested parties responding shall be eligible to bid List of Anticipated Items and Quantities: Nomenclature Quantity XPCOV2/FLU/RSV (10 Tests per Kit) 200,000 XPRSARS-COV2-10 (10 Tests Per Kit) 100,000 M-100 Swab Kit (100 per Kit) 10,000 It is anticipated this will be a centralized buy for all items to be delivered to the GDEC Distribution Center, 1475 Nitterhouse Drive, Chambersburg Pennsylvania 17201. All delivered items shall be new/unused and have a minimum of 6 months of shelf life remaining at time of delivery. All delivered items shall be clearly labeled and expiration marked on all items. First delivery will be required January 4, 2022 and weekly thereafter. All items need to be delivered on or before December 31, 2022. All test kits must be compatible with Cepheid GenXpert system OEM GXXVI-16-D. No new equipment is anticipated under this requirement. RESPONSE CONSIDERATIONS: All information submitted is subject to verification. Additional information may be requested to substantiate responses. If interested, please respond via email to the following: Identify the socioeconomic status of your business (For additional information on small business concerns visit www.sba.gov). SDVOSB/VOSB must be listed as verified in VIP database at: https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov. Identify the proposed Manufacturer product (brand name or equal) you distribute. Include a manufacturer brochure that confirms the or equal items can be used in existing test equipment without the need for re-calibration, and maximum weekly delivery amount your company is capable of providing (capacity). Each response shall be reviewed for determining whether there exists reasonable expectation of obtaining enough offers from responsible small businesses that are competitive in terms of product offering, market prices, quality, and delivery. A determination not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All information furnished to the Government in response to this notice will be used for review purposes only. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Department of Veterans Affairs will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award and must submit a current authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer and letter of commitment. All future solicitations will include Contractor requirements identified in Presidential Executive Order (EO) 14042: Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email RESPONSE TO SOURCES SOUGHT 36C10X22Q0005 Cepheid test kits in the subject line. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above by email to AcquisitionService3C@va.gov, NO LATER THAN October 22, 2021 @ 1:00PM EST. The subject line of the email shall be RFI RESPONSE: 36C10X22Q0005. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements, weekly delivery capabilities and a letter of commitment from the original manufacturer confirming your company can obtain and deliver the items in the anticipated quantities.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/96d34150cd2242168039f4c6843c9a71/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: DELIVERY TO: CHAMBERSBURG PA 17201
- Zip Code: 17201
- Zip Code: 17201
- Record
- SN06158785-F 20211017/211015230122 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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