SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Name Brand or Equal Silencer MACH-PPP Centrifuge Kansas City VAMC
- Notice Date
- 7/15/2022 1:13:49 PM
- 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
- 36C25522Q0414
- Response Due
- 7/24/2022 9:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 08/13/2022
- 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 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 15 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following, : Brand Name or equal: GFMD Silencer STAT TT Centrifuge (Catalog number MACH-PPP) End of Run Light (2100-903) It is the intent of the Kansas City VA Medical Center to purchase three (3) STAT centrifuges needed to for the separation of whole blood components with short turnaround times. Specifications/Salient Characteristics: The desired centrifuge should include the following (minimum) features: Silent units to decrease noise contamination in our laboratory Simultaneous Digital RPM and RCF Display Brushless DC Motor Digital Timer Display Timer Range 1-999, plus hold Save and Recall up to 3 speed and time configurations Lockable Settings On Error Displays Error Number with Explanation Completely Enclosed Rotor Chamber See-Through High-Strength Lid Dual Safety Interlock System Audible End-of-Run Indicator Spill-Resistant Control Panel Lid-Release tool 2/3 H.P. Direct Drive motor Microprocessor Control Small footprint, no bigger than 13 W X 16.5 D X 11.5 H 115V 60hz, 5A Max Speed RPM of 6,000 and Max Speed RCF of 3847 Must include End of Run Light 3. Submittals: 3.1. The contractor shall, provide all information listed below: 3.1.1. Manufacturer s Literature and Data: 3.1.1.1. The contractor shall provide any brochure(s) or literature detailing the offerings and specifications for this solicitation. 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 Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). 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 Sunday, July 24, 2022 at 2300 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
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