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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF JUNE 28, 2023 SAM #7883
SOURCES SOUGHT

65 -- Histology Automated Microtome

Notice Date

6/26/2023 11:50:25 AM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) RIDGELAND MS 39157 USA
 

ZIP Code

39157
 

Solicitation Number

36C25623Q1313
 

Response Due

6/30/2023 12:00:00 PM
 

Archive Date

08/29/2023
 

Point of Contact

REGGIE CLARK, Contracting Officer, Phone: 601-206-7054
 

E-Mail Address

reginald.clark@va.gov
(reginald.clark@va.gov)
 

Awardee

null
 

Description

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 Request For Information (RFI) DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the Government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI. 1. Title: Lift, Stock Picker 2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly for the following: SCOPE OF WORK PLMS needs to acquire two brand name or equal to HistoCore Multicut semi-automated microtomes that allow for multiple sectioning modes. The equipment should include a power cord and a 1 year service warranty. 4. OBJECTIVES To acquire two HistoCore Multi-Cut Semi-Automated microtomes. 5.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE N/A 6.0 REQUIREMENTS Equipment to be delivered upon receipt to medical center. 2. Salient Characteristics Compatibility Sectioning range: 5 to 100 µm, Specimen feed: 24 mm, Vertical cutting stroke: 70 mm, Specimen Retraction: 40 µm, Trim Section Thickness: 1 to 600 µm, Rock mode with activated retraction Dimensions 620 X 470 X 295 mm Weight- 68lb (31 kg) Industry Standard Rotary microtomes are the most commonly used type of microtome in the Histology laboratory. Purpose Clinical application: A specialized automated cutting instrument that accurately and repeatedly slices sections from a block of embedded tissue. Governing Body or Organization FDA , Class 1 Medical Device, 510 (K) Exempt 7.0 Tasks Delivery of two HistoCore Multi-cut Semi- automated Rotary microtomes to: G.V (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Histology Department, Basement, Room C48, 1500 E Woodrow Wilson Ave, Jackson, MS 39272. The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code _339112__________ is _750___________ (employees or dollars). 3. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this RFI. Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI: a. Where are the requested items/equipment manufactured? Vendor must attach documentation of this information to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice b. Are the requested items/equipment manufactured by a Small or Large business? Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)? Vendor must attach documentation of this to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice c. Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in performance of this requirement? The VA does not accept grey market items and therefore the Vendor must attach evidence of this access (Authorized Distributor letter) to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice. d. Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following: Point(s) of contact name: _______________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone number: ___________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________ Company's business size: ________________________________________________ Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) #: _______________________________ e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite __________________ NAICS code? Please provide proof of qualifications. f. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)? If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market Research. 4. Opportunity/Market Pricing: The Jackson VAMC is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the Jackson VAMC in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Therefore, vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation. 5. Instructions and Response Guidelines: Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted no later than 14:00 (CST), June 28, 2023 via email to reginald.clark@va.gov RFI responses are due by 14:00 (CST), Friday, June 30, 2023; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to reginald.clark@va.gov The subject line shall read: Veterinary Medical Unit Individually Ventilated Cages and Racks. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f). Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI. Information provided will be used solely by Jackson VAMC as Market Research and will not be released outside of the MEDVAMC Purchasing and Contract Team. 7. Contact Information: Reggie Clark Reginald.clark@va.gov Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/6a7ed3057b2048ae97bd98576efa365f/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center 1500 E Woodrow Wilson Ave, Jackson, MS 39216, USA

Zip Code: 39216

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06728478-F 20230628/230626230111 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

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