SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- Western States Network Consortium - Electrophoresis BPA
- Notice Date
- 7/21/2023 4:56:49 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 325413
— In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260) VANCOUVER WA 98662 USA
- ZIP Code
- 98662
- Solicitation Number
- 36C26023Q0869
- Response Due
- 8/9/2023 2:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 08/24/2023
- Point of Contact
- Krystal K Weeks, Krystal Weeks, Phone: 509-321-1914
- E-Mail Address
-
krystal.weeks@va.gov
(krystal.weeks@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTE; THE VA IS NOT SEEKING PRICING OR OFFERS. The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 20, in support of the Puget Sound VA Healthcare System, is performing market research to compile data regarding: (1) The availability and capability of qualified small business concerns; (2) Identify if there are sufficient number of qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, HUB Zone 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business, or Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business concerns relative to the subject North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate procurement method, including any set-aside decision. Respondents should clearly describe their capabilities to include management experience, equipment and personnel or the ability to obtain them. Furthermore, interested sources must also meet all requirements of Federal, State, and Local Municipal codes regarding operations of this type of service. The NAICS code assigned is: 325413 In Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future or potential solicitation, or Request for Quotation. It is the intent of the Puget Sound VA Healthcare System to use the information gathered for market research purposes only. If a formal solicitation is released, it will be posted via the Contract Opportunities (sam.gov). DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT: The VA is seeking information related to the possible development of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for electrophoresis kits, equipment, and related maintenance and repair services for Western States Network Consortium (WSNC) The Western States Network Consortia (WSNC) is comprised of five Veteran Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) stretching from Texas to Washington and Alaska to Hawaii. WSNC serves VA Medical Centers and clinics in 18 states & three U.S. territories. medical facilities. All VHA facilities within the WSNC are authorized to order any item listed on the Price-Cost Schedule of the BPA. POTENTIAL SOURCES SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THEIR RESPONSE: 1. Company name, address, phone number, primary contact(s), e-mail address, NAICS code(s), business size i.e. SDVOSB, VOSB, 8A, etc., and SAM UEI Number. Proof of SAM (formerly CCR) Registration and Vet Cert registry (if applicable) is highly desirable. 2. A brief capability statement demonstrating past performance with relevant contract services in Prime Contractor role (no more than 2 pages, 8.5 X 11). 3. Please provide the following information as an attachment to your response: Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes. Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a related NAICS code with Vet Cert; Provide the certification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of incorporation for each. Do you plan on responding to a solicitation for this requirement with a Joint Venture utilizing multiple owned companies as majority or non-majority owner? Yes ___No ___ If yes, please identify which companies are considering a Joint Venture and the ownership of each company. Disclaimer: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. After review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Contract Opportunities (SAM.gov). Submit Capability Statements to: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 20 Attn: Krystal Weeks, no later than 2:00 PM (PST), August 9, 2023. Responses must be submitted via e-mail to: krystal.weeks@va.gov. Note: Do not include Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/dc91cabc2e47449e873253fdecdaa8ba/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: VHA Western Region
- Record
- SN06759531-F 20230723/230721230050 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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