SPECIAL NOTICE
66 -- Notice of Intent to Sole Source | 4200 TapeStation by Agilent Technologies
- Notice Date
- 8/14/2023 4:19:28 PM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- Contracting Office
- 261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261) MATHER CA 95655 USA
- ZIP Code
- 95655
- Solicitation Number
- 36C26123Q1123
- Response Due
- 8/21/2023 1:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 09/05/2023
- Point of Contact
- Dennis Salmonsen, Contract Specialist, Phone: 916-923-4928
- E-Mail Address
-
dennis.salmonsen@va.gov
(dennis.salmonsen@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- This Notice of Intent to Sole Source is provided to advise that the Government intends to solicit and negotiate a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed-Priced, Purchase Order, with only one (1) source, Agilent Technologies. The procurement is for a 4200 TapeStation Instrument including laptop PC, software, vortexer, installation and yearly maintenance. This contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one (1) source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) and 41 USC ยง1901, only one (1) will meet the Government s needs. Only one (1) source is capable of responding due to the unique or specialized nature of the supplies and/or services. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. The applicable NAICS Code is 334516 and the size standard is 1,000 employees. 1. SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED CLIN. *All line-items are considered Brand Name or provide your Equal substitute for the purpose of market research.* Item Information ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ G2991BA - 4200 TapeStation Instrument including laptop PC, software, vortexer, accessoaries, plastic consumables, user information and installation and familiarization. Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: G2991BA 0002 1.00 JB __________________ __________________ SYS-SW-CS - Analytical Software Workstation Analytical Instrument Qualification-On Demand (MAINTENANCE) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SYS-SW-CS 0003 1.00 JB __________________ __________________ SYS-TS-4200B - TapeStation 4200 B Series Analytical Instrument Qualification-On Demand (MAINTENANCE) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SYS-TS-4200B 2001 1.00 JB __________________ __________________ SYS-SW-CS - Analytical Software Workstation Analytical Instrument Qualification-(MAINTENANCE) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: POP End: 2002 1.00 JB __________________ __________________ SYS-SW-CS - Analytical Software Workstation Analytical Instrument Qualification-(MAINTENANCE) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: POP End: 2003 1.00 JB __________________ __________________ SYS-SW-CS - Analytical Software Workstation Analytical Instrument Qualification-(MAINTENANCE) Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: POP End: 2004 1.00 JB __________________ __________________ SYS-SW-CS - Analytical Software Workstation Analytical Instrument Qualification-(MAINTENANCE) Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: POP End: 3001 1.00 JB __________________ __________________ SYS-TS-4200B - TapeStation 4200 B Series Analytical Instrument Qualification-On Demand - (MAINTENANCE) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: POP End: 3002 1.00 JB __________________ __________________ SYS-TS-4200B - TapeStation 4200 B Series Analytical Instrument Qualification-On Demand - (MAINTENANCE) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: POP End: 3003 1.00 JB __________________ __________________ SYS-TS-4200B - TapeStation 4200 B Series Analytical Instrument Qualification-On Demand - (MAINTENANCE) Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: POP End: 3004 1.00 JB __________________ __________________ SYS-TS-4200B - TapeStation 4200 B Series Analytical Instrument Qualification-On Demand - (MAINTENANCE) Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: POP End: GRAND TOTAL __________________ Salient Characteristics General: Please reference the parts list and salient characteristics related for each line-item below. The salient characteristics are essential, significant, and functional to this requirement. The line-items listed above are in DRAFT status. Salient Characteristics: Supply Specifications 4200 TapeStation 4200 TapeStation instrument by Agilent Technologies to include a laptop PC, software, vortexer, accessories, plastic consumables, user information, installation, and familiarization. The unit will be used in next generation sequencing/whole genome sequencing processes for diagnosing infections in routine and unusual situations, detecting various infectious agents, and for Public Health outbreak and epidemiology studies in Veteran patients as well as environmental samples. The 4200 TapeStation is a complete solution for end-to-end electrophoresis quality control for DNA and RNA samples. Instrument capabilities/technologies: All-in-one platform which includes instrumentation, data processing software, reagents, and ScreenTape devices for analysis of sample size, quantity, and integrity. Delivers highly accurate and precise analytical evaluation. Fully automated sample processing for up to 96 samples. Sample loading from two 8-tube strips or a 96-well plate. Complete scalability; able to analyze any sample number from 1 to 96 samples. Reliable, reproducible results within 1-2 minutes per sample and less than 90 minutes for 96 samples. Service Specifications Annual PM & calibration and any trouble shooting needed will be performed by highly trained engineers and technical experts that have specialized training with these instrument platform. One Preventative Maintenance/Calibration/Qualification performed annually in addition to service as needed if instrument were to be out of service or malfunction. Annual Qualification to be performed at install and then scheduled for approximately one year after installation & warranty year. Warranty Requirements Manufacturer must offer a (1) one-year minimum warranty that product is free from defects in materials and workmanship. All defects will be replaced or repaired by the manufacturer at no cost to the buyer. 2. DELIVERY OF ITEMS The address is with FOB Destination shipping: VA Palo Alto Healthcare System 3801 Miranda Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94304 This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation will be made available. Any responses received will only be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in lieu of sole source contract described in this notice, and such determination shall be made at the sole discretion of the Government. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. If no responses are received, the government will proceed with the Sole Source acquisition. Your response should include: Statement of Capability GSA or other Schedule Information specifically the Contract Number System for Awards Management (SAM) UEI#, Business Size and Socio-Economic Status for the NAICS code listed above. The Government will not pay for information submitted. All quotations/responses should be emailed to Dennis Salmonsen at dennis.salmonsen@va.gov by 08/21/2023 at 1300 Pacific. No telephone requests will be accepted.
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