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* = Required Field FedBizOpps Sources Sought Notice Rev. March 2010 MULTIPLEX Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) System 71306-9004 36C25618Q9870 07-25-2018 N 325413

ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 16

ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

PO BOX 69004

ALEXANDRIA LA 71306-9004

Arlene Blade Contract Specialist

(318) 466-4281

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

2495 SHREVEPORT HIGHWAY

PINEVILLE, LA

71360 arlene.blade@va.gov Contract Specialist Request for Information Only

The Department of Veterans Affairs Alexandria Veterans Health Care System in Pineville, LA is looking for certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and/or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) sources capable of providing a Multiplex Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) System for rapid identification of pathogens in positive blood cultures; capable of meeting the following requirements:

Specifications

· Multiplex PCR test system that integrates sample preparation, amplification, detection and analysis all in one system.

· Requires minimum hands-on-time and a turnaround time of approximately one hour.

· Random Access

· Assays must be FDA-cleared.

· Panels must include identification of positive blood cultures, gastrointestinal, respiratory

· and Meningitis/Encephalitis pathogens.

· Windows-based instrument control and data analysis software

· Barcode reader for data input

· LIS compatible

· Automated qualitative analysis and reporting

· Separate advanced analysis software

Service

· Delivery and set up of the analyzer by a service trained representative must occur.

· Training at the facility on use and care of the analyzer must occur by a service trained representative.

· Individual components will be fully compatible with each other and will be installed in final working condition by vendor.

· FOB Destination

Equipment Needs: Brand Name or Equal to Biofire FilmArray 2.0

GI Instrument

This is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements and is a certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and/or certified Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) vendor may give written notification to the Contracting Officer via email at arlene.blade@va.gov. Please include in the email Subject Line, Multiplex Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) System. Responses are due by 4:00 pm CST on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.

Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Only authorized representatives of the manufacturer will be considered. Equipment must be new, no used or refurbished equipment accepted.

In accordance with FAR and VAAR Part 8, this notice document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-88, 15 Jun 2016. The North America Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 325413. Business Size Standard is 1,250 Employees.

Point of Contact(s): Arlene A. Blade Contract Specialist 318-466-4281 arlene.blade@va.gov