Salient Characteristics -Ultra Low Freezer Incubator and Imaging System.docx

The document is a Salient Characteristics file detailing specifications for three scientific research instruments sought by the Department of Veterans Affairs Birmingham Medical Center: a Thermo Scientific TSX Ultra-Low temperature Freezer (28.8 cu. ft. capacity, 816 L, holding 600 2-inch boxes), an Agilent BioTek Synergy H1 Hybrid Multi-Mode Reader (with 4-zone incubation to 45°C and multiple detection modes), and an Invitrogen iBright CL750 Imaging System (with a 12.1-inch touch screen and multiple image format capabilities).

This is a Sources Sought pre-solicitation notice (Solicitation Number: 36C24725Q0624) from the VA Network Contracting Office 7, conducting market research to identify potential vendors. Interested companies are requested to submit an electronic response to shanique.littlejohn@va.gov including company contact information, DUNS number, socioeconomic status, and capabilities statement. The VA is specifically interested in responses from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), though all responses will be reviewed. This notice does not guarantee a solicitation or contract award and is purely for market research purposes.