SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Microtomes Des Moines Central Iowa Health Care System
- Notice Date
- 3/6/2024 11:11:23 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263) Saint Paul MN 55101 USA
- ZIP Code
- 55101
- Solicitation Number
- 36C26324Q0496
- Response Due
- 3/13/2024 1:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 03/28/2024
- Point of Contact
- Jennifer Watkins-Schoenig
- E-Mail Address
-
jennifer.watkins-schoenig@va.gov
(jennifer.watkins-schoenig@va.gov)
- Description
- This is a sources sought notice only and it is not a solicitation announcement. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to gain knowledge of qualified potential contractors and their socio-economic size classification in accordance with NAICS code 334516. NAICS Code 334516 � Analytical laboratory instrument maintenance. Responses will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. See the statement of work excerpt below. Description:� VA Central Iowa Health Care System, 3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310-1318 has an immediate requirement for: two (2) microtomes. Microtomes are used to section paraffin-embedded specimens for routine histopathology.� The Des Moines Iowa Veterans Administration requires the following brand name or equal to specifications as applied to the Epredia HM 355S Automatic Microtome.� Salient Characteristics (at least 5), The item must: be/ have/ do these things ����������� Have a footprint of approximately 16.0 inches wide by 20.5 inches deep by 11.0 inches high ����������� Must provide manual and/or foot pedal control ����������� Must allow for emergency stop for safety ����������� Must contain multiple cutting modes for operation ����������� Must contain a display monitor that can be used on either side of the instrument to accommodate staff ����������� (1 each) Maintenance Manuals (CD, PDF or Word) ����������� (1 each) User Manuals ����������� (1 each) Cleaning Instructions for all equipment, supplies and accessories ����������� 1-year warranty included in cost (parts and labor) After a review of the responses to this notice, a solicitation announcement may be posted to Contract Opportunities.� A response to this notice is not an adequate reply to the forthcoming solicitation. To reply to this Request for Information, email this completed document to the following; Jennifer Watkins-Schoenig Contract Specialist Email:� Jennifer.watkins-schoenig@va.gov Please fully complete each section of the survey below. Company Name: _____________________________________________________________ Company Address: ___________________________________________________________ DUNS Number: _____________________________________________________________ Point of Contact: ____________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _____________________________________________________________ Email Address: _____________________________________________________________ Socio-economic Classification in Accordance with NAICS Code 334516: (check all that apply) ? Small Business ? Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) ? Verified SDVOSB by www.vip.vetbiz.gov ? Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) ? Verified VOSB by www.vip.vetbiz.gov ? Small Disadvantage Business ? Women-owned Small Business ? Economically Disadvantaged Small Business ? HUBZone ? 8(a) Certified You may attach a Capability Statement or provide a brief: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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.� In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), 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.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/e59e17e68c354db99545993149c0a8a3/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Des Moines, IA 50310, USA
- Zip Code: 50310
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 50310
- Record
- SN06988494-F 20240308/240306230054 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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