SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- 36C255-23-AP-2249 | HistoCore Pegasus Tissue System | MRN
- Notice Date
- 7/26/2023 7:18:52 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334510
— Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255) LEAVENWORTH KS 66048 USA
- ZIP Code
- 66048
- Solicitation Number
- 36C25523Q0671
- Response Due
- 8/4/2023 8:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 08/14/2023
- Point of Contact
- Philip Bouffard, Contracting Officer, Phone: 913-946-1978
- E-Mail Address
-
philip.bouffard@va.gov
(philip.bouffard@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 334510. 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: NOTE: please provide an authorized distribution letter from the OEM with your response. 1. HistoCore Pegasus Tissue Processor 14048858005 - Dimensions (W x D x H): 804x715x1533 mm - Number of reagents containers:17 reagent bottles, 1 condensate bottle - Dual-retort tissue processor - Number of paraffin baths:4 - Bottle volume:3.88L - Capacity: Max 3.9 L per paraffin bath - Melting time: max 7 hours ambient temperature of 23 degrees C-25 degrees C - Operating Voltage: 100-120 VAC/220-240VAC - Run multiple protocols in parallel - 50% increase in capacity - Run up to 400 cassettes - Color LCD Touch Screen interface, 12 inches - Three USB 2.0 ports, DC 5V - Smart error handling for specimen protection - Alarm system with two alarm sockets - Retort draining pressure 45kPa - Paraffin temperature selectable from 58 degrees C to 85 degrees C - Retort capacity Max. 2 x200 cassettes - Retort filling vacuum -60kPa - Protocol configuration, reagent setup and other systems settings are equally straightforward - User friendly, intelligent, and multi-lingual user interface - A precise reagent management system ensuring low reagent consumption and optimizing the reagent exchange workload - Flexibility to process different tissue types with consistent quality - Paraffin infiltration performance, reducing processing time and enhancing reagent exchange within the tissue cells - Backlighting to check the reagent level - Remote fill/drain function which minimizes exposure to reagents and hot paraffin - Bottles with an anti-spillage design 2. HistoCore I-Scan Kit14048860946 - Capture and record critical data with built-in track and trace features - Tracks basket ID, user ID, and reagent information - Optical scanner to capture cassette ID, quantity, and color - Trace each sample in the tissue processing workflow - Easy access to the recorded data - Provide control over tissue processing reports while minimizing manual documentation - Barcoded reagents that automatically create reagent exchange reports on the tissue 3. Power Cord NEMA520A C19 14041149613 4. PowerVarr UPS with battery backup 5030064R 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 brand name. 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 UEi number. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Philip Bouffard at Philip.bouffard@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Friday, August 04, 2023 at 1000 EST. 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: Marion VAMC 2401 West Main st, Marion, IL 62959, USA
- Zip Code: 62959
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 62959
- Record
- SN06765442-F 20230728/230726230054 (samdaily.us)
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