SOURCES SOUGHT
J -- Flow Cytometer Maintenance Agreement
- Notice Date
- 10/31/2023 12:22:58 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 811210
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- Contracting Office
- 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257) ARLINGTON TX 76006 USA
- ZIP Code
- 76006
- Solicitation Number
- 36C25724Q0095
- Response Due
- 11/5/2023 3:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 11/20/2023
- Point of Contact
- Matt Lee, Contracting Specialist, Phone: 210-694-6337
- E-Mail Address
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matthew.lee5@va.gov
(matthew.lee5@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for Market Research. This is a Request for Information only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The Department of Veterans Affairs Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center Mental Health Service in Temple, Texas intends to award a brand name or equal contract award for the purchase of Flow Cytometer Maintenance Agreement. The Government is conducting a market survey to help determine the availability and technical capability of qualified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, small businesses, HUBZone small businesses and/or other large businesses capable of serving the needs identified below. This notice of intent is for open market as well as Federal Supply Schedule items. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification/socioeconomic status (service-disabled veteran owned small business, veteran owned small business, women owned small business, HUB Zone, 8(a), small business or large business, relative to NAICS 811210 with a size standard of $34M. Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced on Federal Business opportunities website http://www.fbo.gov or GSA E-Buy at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 1.00 YR AB Assurance 1PM (Flow Cytometer Maintenance) Base Year Begin Date: 11/20/2023 to 11/19/2024 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0010 1001 1.00 YR AB Assurance 1PM (Flow Cytometer Maintenance) Option year 1 Begin Date: 11/20/2024 to 11/19/2025 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0020 2001 1.00 YR AB Assurance 1PM (Flow Cytometer Maintenance) Option year 2 Begin Date: 11/20/2025 to 11/19/2026 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0030 3001 1.00 YR AB Assurance 1PM (Flow Cytometer Maintenance) Option year 3 Begin Date: 11/20/2026 to 11/19/2027 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0040 4001 1.00 YR AB Assurance 1PM (Flow Cytometer Maintenance) Option year 4 Begin Date: 11/20/2027 to 11/19/2028 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0050 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) GENERAL INFORMATION Title of Project: Flow Cytometer Service Contract Scope of Work: The VISN 17 Center of Excellence, Biomarkers and Genetics Core, located at 4800 Memorial Drive, Building 93, Room # s 2A116 & 2A117, Waco, TX 76711 has requested a service contract for existing Attune Flow Cytometer laboratory instrument. Background: The Biomarkers and Genetics Core of the Center of Excellence is requesting a service contract for existing laboratory instrument, the Attune Flow Cytometer. The instrument s functional level will evolve over its operational life cycle changing with the laboratory environment, assay conditions, usage, role in experimental workflow, compliance requirements, repair and maintenance needs. To address these evolving functional levels, we are requesting the AB Assurance 1PM Maintenance and Service Agreement offered by Life Technologies (the manufacturer). SERVICE COVERAGE DESCRIPTIONS: Provide maintenance and service for Flow Cytometer SN: 2IAFC01590622. We require the AB Assurance 1PM Service Plan (through Life Technologies) that includes the following Key Features: Unlimited service by Life Technologies trained and qualified field service engineers. Emergency assistance (unlimited visits) One preventative maintenance visit per year Emergency repair costs (including travel and labor) to be covered Priority scheduling for service requests Periodic software updates and modifications Telephone and online support 24x7 On-site response time in 2 business days Priority telephone and email access to tech support To ensure the Flow Cytometer operates reliably and performs according to the operations specifications, Life Technologies factory-approved parts, installed by Life Technologies qualified and highly competent service personnel is required. Factory-approved parts must be evaluated per internal procedures in conformance with ISO9001 International Standard and factory specifications. REPORTING PROCEDURES: The contractor will provide at least 24 hours notice prior to performing servicing of the instrument. For service calls, repair/service technicians must report to the Center of Excellence and sign-in before proceeding to work location. A copy of the service report will either be directly given or emailed to the research point of contact within two weeks after service. Performance Period: Base year: 11/20/2023 to 11/19/2024 Option year 1: 11/20/2024 to 11/19/2025 Option year 2: 11/20/2025 to 11/19/2026 Option year 3: 11/20/2026 to 11/19/2027 Option year 4: 11/20/2027 to 11/19/2028 POINTS OF CONTACT & RESPONSIBILITES Contracting Officers Representative (COR): TBD Alternative COR: TBD Biomarkers and Genetics Core Leader: TBD
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/53a89f7fddec412fbc6907dc85268f96/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive Attn: Mental Health, Temple, TX 76504, USA
- Zip Code: 76504
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 76504
- Record
- SN06872590-F 20231102/231031230052 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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