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Research and Development Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204 Murfreesboro TN 37129

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Specialist Ryan Mick Ryan.Mick@va.gov 423-979-1408

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Vanderbilt University

1125 MRB4 Light Hall

2215B Garland Avenue

Nashville TN

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

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DESCRIPTION

Sources Sought Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office 9 (90C) 1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204 Murfreesboro TN 37129

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Specialist Ryan Mick Ryan.Mick@va.gov 423-979-1408

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Vanderbilt University

1125 MRB4 Light Hall

2215B Garland Avenue

Nashville TN

DESCRIPTION

The Network Contracting Office 9, on behalf Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) is conducting this Sources Sought to identify contractors who possess the capabilities to provide the following brand name or equal equipment to determine source availability, capability. and adequacy:

Micro gas chromatograph (GC) Fusion (OR Equal). The fusion is designed for gas analysis for different types of applications such as:

1) Natural gas and extended natural gas analysis

2) H2S and odorant in natural gas

3) SO2 and H2S gas monitoring

4) Permanent gases and olefins in refinery gas

5) Syngas, fuel cell, landfill gas and biogas

6) Impurities in petrochemical products and specialty gases

7) Solvent/VOC gas monitoring

8) Catalyst research for alternative energy

9) Mud logging in oil and gas exploration

10) Mine gas The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision necessary to satisfy the needs of each ordering activity.

List of Items:

1) F08400TC2- Micro GC Fusion 1-Module System Micro Gas Chromatograph Venting Connectors: SS Swagelok Universal Gas Factory Checkout Module A : Variable Volume, Rt-Molsieve 5A, 0.25mm, 10m, TCD2, Front (heated)

2) 952-021-G1- MicroGC Fusion Ship Kit - Install/Maintenance

3) 952-8001-P1- Fusion- OneDay Install & Familiarization One day Installation & Familiarization training for Micro GC Fusion at customer site in North America Salient Characteristics

1) Compact and modular gas chromatography analyzer

2) Offers significant throughput gain through rapid temperature ramping and a modular architecture.

3) Transportable, lightweight chassis and web-based user interface enable simplified operation for both on-site and in-lab gas analysis.

4) The analyzer is equipped with a resistively heated GC column allowing up to 300°C/min temperature ramping, reducing analysis time and enhancing sensitivity for extended hydro.

5) It also features an integrated sample conditioner to maintain sample temperature and reduce input pressure.

6) It can accommodate multiple gas chromatograph (GC) modules, each performing GC analysis with individually optimized chromatographic conditions.

a. 1 to 4 additional modules

b. Concentration from 1 ppm to 100%.

c. Programming of column temperature

d. On-board automatic control system

e. Communication LAN, WIFI, Modbus As permitted by FAR Part 10, this is a market research tool being utilized for informational and planning purposes. Your responses will assist the Government in developing its acquisition strategy for a possible Request for Quote (RFQ), to be issued at a future date, and in determining if any type of small business set-aside is possible for this procurement and if full and open competitive procedures should be utilized. If full and open competition is ultimately utilized, responses to this synopsis will be used to aid in establishing small business subcontracting goals.

This notice shall not be construed as a RFQ or as any commitment or obligation on the part of the Government to issue a solicitation. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this request, so quotes will not be considered. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or with any follow-up information requests.

Response is strictly voluntary - it is not mandatory to submit a response to this notice to participate in any formal RFQ process that may take place in the future. However, it should be noted that information gathered through this notice may significantly influence the VA’s acquisition strategy for this procurement. All interested parties will be required to respond separately to any solicitations posted from this Sources Sought notice.

Submission Instructions:

Please email your response to this Sources Sought notice to Ryan Mick, email Ryan.Mick@va.gov, by no later than 10AM EST, Monday, 02-17-2025. Your response must include the information requested below. This Sources Sought notice is strictly for market research purposes, and the Government will not entertain any questions. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. We appreciate your interest and thank you in advance for responding to the Sources Sought notice.

Qualified firms shall submit the following:

A statement of interest on company letterhead demonstrating the firm’s qualifications to perform the defined work. Responses must be complete and sufficiently detailed to address the specific information. The documentation shall address, at a minimum, the following:

Business Name and Address:

Business SAM UEI Number:

Business Sales Rep Name, Email Address, Phone Number:

Business Size (Small/Large/Other):

Business Socioeconomic Category (SDVOSB*, VOSB*, Minority, Women, Disadvantaged, etc.):

Are Items Currently Available on GSA FSS Contract (Y/N)?

If Items Are Currently on GSA FSS Contract, State Contract Number:

Country Where Proposed Items are Manufactured:

The Government will review all responses from vendors proposing equipment equal to above stated equipment. Please provide any product information / capability statements.

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