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GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 22 - Gilbert Network Contracting 335 East Germann Road Gilbert AZ 85297

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist William Cornick william.cornick@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

3601 S. 6th Ave

Tucson AZ

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This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) Unique Entity ID (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below.

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) located at: 3601 S. 6TH AVE, TUCSON, AZ 85723 is seeking a potential qualified contractor to establish full maintenance service for the equipment and systems listed below.

Important information: The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance ($34 Million Dollars).

Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Additionally, all Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the U.S. Small Business Administration located at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail to william.cornick@va.gov. All information submissions to be marked Attn: William Cornick, Contract Specialist and should be received no later than 4:30 pm PST on January 22, 2025.

1. GENERAL OBJECTIVES AND REQUIREMENTS:

Objective: Provide Research’s new HISTOCORE CM 3050 CRYOSTAT annual maintenance service contract to ensure it is professionally kept to optimal manufacturers specifications.

Requirements:

1. Periodic maintenance service/ yr.

2. Include all repairs, parts, and labor.

3. 100% certified OEM replacement parts

4. Include travel costs.

5. Technical support: via phone, email, and WEB.

6. Priority Service scheduling.

7. Required system updates.

2. PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT:

Annual periodic maintenance will improve reliability and prevent unexpected downtime and disruptions to our research endeavors. Periodic maintenance service can extend the life of the tissue processor and reduce costs.

3. BACKGROUND:

The tissue processor was purchase mid-2023, the warranty has expired. Requesting a PM service contract to protect government asset and investment.

4. SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY:

To conduct any service required/needed to bring tissue processor to optimal manufacturers specifications and provide service calls in a reasonable time frame.

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

-Periodic maintenance service/ yr.

-Include all repairs, parts, and labor.

-100% certified OEM replacement parts -Include travel costs.

-Technical support: via phone, email, and WEB.

-Priority Service scheduling.

-Required system updates.

6. DELIVERABLES:

Provide field service report signed by technician and lab staff of work completed and issues resolved.

7. INVOICING REQUIREMENTS: Payment is rendered within 30 days of services rendered.

Attach signed field service report with invoice for quicker payment.

8. Security Requirements: NA

9. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI): NA

10. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations: NA

11. Identification of Possible Follow-on Work. NA

12. Identification of Potential Conflicts of Interest (COI). NA

13. Identification of Non-Disclosure Requirements. NA

14. Packaging, Packing and Shipping Instructions. NA

a. Packaging to include all user guides and manufacturer cleaning instructions.

b. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria.

c. Equipment must be new and in good working order

15. Risk Control: NA

16. Place of Performance: 3601 S. 6TH AVE, TUCSON, AZ 85723 SAVAHCS /BLDG 78

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