36C24425I0211.docx

Market Research Purposes Only 36C24425I0211

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office 4 H.J. Heinz Campus 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215-1802

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Kevin Lake Kevin.Lake1@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Pittsburgh PA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice See attached RFI.

Sources Sought Notice

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE only. Responses to this notice will be used for information and planning purposes. No quotes are being requested or accepted at this time with this notice.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has a request for information () for Automatic Microtome Services for Pittsburgh VAMC.

VISN 4 Station is not to be contacted; all responses and communication MUST go through Kevin Lake at via email: Kevin.Lake1@va.gov The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code being considered for this procurement is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and the Product Service Code (PSC) is 6630 – Chemical Analysis Instruments Below is a draft copy of the Statement of Work (SOW). Responses to this notice should include the following:

1. Company Name

2. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number

3. Company’s address

4. Point of Contact information (i.e. title, phone number and email address)

5. Company’s capability to meet this requirement and any pertinent information which demonstrates the company’s ability to meet the above requirements.

6. GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract number, if within scope of this effort (if applicable- Identify and report if ALL tests in Attachment 1 are on your schedule OR if only a portion of them).

7. 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.

8. 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 the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE); Provide the certification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of incorporation for each.

9. 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

10. Company’s type of business (small or large) and socioeconomic status whether Service Disable Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, Hubzone, 8(a), Women Owned, Small Disadvantaged, etc. If applicable, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) must be verified in www.VetBiz.gov , and be able to meet the limitation on subcontracting in accordance with 13 CFR 125.6; if applicable.

All responses shall be submitted in writing via email no later than 10:00 EST, on January 2nd, 2025, to Mr. Kevin Lake at Kevin.Lake1@va.gov .

SUBJECT LINE:

Automatic Microtome Services - 36C24425I0211

E-mail: Kevin.Lake1@va.gov Facsimile or telephonic responses will not be accepted.

Simply responding as an “interested party” in beta.SAM.gov does not constitute your company as a source. Offeror must provide the above requested information. After review of the responses to this sources sought notice, a solicitation announcement may be published in the near future. Responses to this sources sought announcement are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the forthcoming solicitation announcement, in addition to responding to this sources sought notice. All interested parties must be registered with System for Award Management (SAM) at beta.SAM.gov in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts.

STATEMENT OF NEED

Pittsburgh VA Medical Center

Title of Project: The Pittsburgh VA Laboratory Services requires the purchase of three manual microtomes.

Scope of Work: The vendor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the deliverables described in this statement of need (SON), except as may otherwise be specified. The contractor shall provide three (3) Epredia HM 355S Automatic Microtome as outlined in this SON.

Background: The Pittsburgh VA Medical Center has three old microtomes that are at the end of their life cycle. Biomed has recommended that these units be replaced before they begin to fail.

Microtomes are used to cut very thin sections from patient samples that are embedded in paraffin. These slices are then mounted on glass microscope slides that the Pathologists examine for malignancies.

Performance Period: Delivery shall occur within 30 days of contract award, in coordination with the Biomed staff.

Type of Contract: Brand name only

General Requirement: The Pittsburgh VA Laboratory requires microtomes as outlined here.

Specifications:

· (3) Epredia HM 355S Automatic Microtomes

· Must have cutting stroke of at least 72mm

· Must have a specimen advance of at least 28mm

· Section thickness range of at least 0.5-100 μm

· Trim thickness range of at least 5-500 μm

· Must weigh no more than 80 lbs

· Must have dimensions of no larger than 21”D x 16” W x 12” H

· Must include at least:

· Standard tools

· Brushed aluminum cover plate

· Dust cover

· Instruction manual

Delivery:

a. The Contractor shall deliver all equipment required under this SOW within thirty (30) calendar days or less from the date of award, unless otherwise directed.

b. Delivery of equipment shall be made to: Pittsburgh VA Healthcare System

c. Location:

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Dr Pittsburgh, PA 15240

d. Delivery to the facility shall be coordinated at least 72 hours prior to required delivery date with the Warehouse Supervisor.

Note: The Warehouse Supervisor has no authority to change the terms and conditions of the awarded contract.

PRICE SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Automatic Microtome Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6630 - Chemical Analysis Instruments

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 905200ER

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 905200ER

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