36C24826Q0057.docx
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This Sources Sought Notice is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), seeking potential Small Business sources (specifically SDVOSB/VOSB) for an Automated Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Cost Per Test procurement. The solicitation targets vendors capable of providing the Alcor iSED Pro Analyzer system, with a specific focus on obtaining brand name or equivalent equipment for ESR testing at various VA locations.
Key details include a response deadline of October 31, 2025, at 9 AM Eastern Time, with interested firms required to submit company information, SAM UEI number, point of contact details, and authorization letters from Alcor Scientific. If no suitable responses are received, the VA intends to award a sole-source firm-fixed price contract to Alcor Scientific Inc. The solicitation uses NAICS code 334516, product service code 6640, and is specifically seeking small business participation. Notably, this is a planning-stage notice and not a formal solicitation, with no guarantee of contract award.
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Sources Sought Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| Automated ESR CPT Tampa & BP |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 32601-3460 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C24826Q0057 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 10-31-2025 9AM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
| SET-ASIDE |
| SBA |
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 6640 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 334516 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) c/o Todd Pappas Gainesville FL 32601-3460
POINT OF CONTACT*
Todd Pappas todd.pappas@va.gov
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
ADDRESS
POSTAL CODE
COUNTRY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
URL DESCRIPTION
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) is seeking potential Small Business sources (SDVOSB / VOSB) for the following procurement: Automated Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Cost Per Test for locations described in the draft Statement of Need (SON).
Sources that can provide Brand Name or Equal of the Alcor iSED Pro Analyzer system as identified in the attached SON. Interested firms must provide the following:
Company information (name, address) SAM UEI number POC (name and email, phone) Business Size
Any interested company must also provide relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures), a capabilities statement (if available) accompanied by an authorization letter (on manufacturer’s - Alcor Scientific - letterhead) stating your company is an authorized dealer/distributor for equipment, supplies and maintenance of the item iSED Pro Analyzer System. Capable firms must respond to the POC before the closing date and time of the Sources Sought (Oct 31, 2025, 0900 EST) to be considered and must respond directly to the POC email address listed in the notice for consideration.
POC: Todd Pappas, todd.pappas@va.gov.
This notice is NOT a formal request for quote or proposals. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. The information in this notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government. No contract will be awarded from this notice.
Notice of Intent If no responses are received, or a response from a firm that is considered not capable of fulfilling the requested supplies, VISN 8 intends to award a sole source firm-fixed priced contract to Alcor Scientific Inc for the Brand specific iSED Pro ESR Analyzer system equipment, supplies and maintenance. The anticipated statuary authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
See attached document: SON - ESR Testing CPT 02.
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