6630-- - 623 (Activation NCO19LAB) Biofire FilmArray Torch System, PKG 36 CHIP-IN, SEPG 491996 EER 257002

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / SOURCES SOUGHT INQUIRY

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19, Rocky Mountain Acquisition Center (RMAC) is seeking information and sources that can provide Activation Biofire FilmArray 4 Torch System, Brand Name or Equal To for James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center 440 S. Houston Avenue Tulsa, OK 74127.

The Equal To offer must meet the following salient characteristics:

System Type: Automated In Vitro Diagnostic Device

Performance Features: One Hour Sample Run Time

System Base with Touch Screen and Barcode Scanner

Automatic analysis with end-of-run interpretive reports

Optics and Imaging: Single color optics module: 475nm excitation, 545nm emission, and sensor imaging

Scalability and Throughput: Scalable configuration allows customized throughput

Compatible with six syndromic BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Panels.

Reduced footprint provides up to six times the throughput per square foot

of laboratory bench space

Data management: Automation includes LIS connectivity and random-access operation

Temperature Control: Operating temperature 15°C to 30°C

Peltier devices:

Ambient to 100°C

Ramp rate from 0.1 0.5°C /sec on melt

Operations Specification: 15°C to 30°C @ 20 to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing)

-16m to 3048m

Indoor use only

System Interface/Hardware: Capacitive Touch Screen Interface

512 GB Hard Drive

GB RAM

CPU

Dimensions and Weight: Dimensions System Base: 18 x 29 x 11.5 in (45.8 x 73.7 x 29.2 cm) (W x D x H)

Module Height 4.5 in (11.4 cm)

Max Height 34 in (86.4 cm) max height

Weight: (Maximum total) Approximately 268 lbs (121.6 kg) System Base 36 lbs (16.3 kg)

Modules 15 lbs (6.8 kg) each

Duplex (Module enclosure) 6.5 lbs (~3 kg) each

QTY: 1

The contractor must provide all parts required to meet the salient characteristics required:

One (1) Activation Biofire FilmArray 4 Torch System, Brand Name or Equal To- Period of Performance Estimated based on manufacturing and delivery lead time

11-10-2025 - 1-10-2026

QTY

Unit of Issue

Item Description

1

EA

Biofire FilmArray Torch 4 System VC - TORCH 4 - Ignited by FIREWORKS, Brand Name or Equal To

1

EA

Connection Service Vilink, Brand Name or Equal To

1

EA

Connection Serv Customer Remote Solution, Brand Name or Equal To

The NAICS code is 325413 In Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing and Small Business Size Standard is 1250 Employees.Â

In response to this announcement, please provide the information below. If this information is not provided, then it will be assumed the entire requirement cannot be met:

NAICS Code: 325413

Company Name:

Address:

UEI (Unique Entity ID) Number:

Contact Name:

Phone No.:

Email:

Business Size Information - Select all that applies:

Small Business

Emerging Small Business

Small Disadvantaged Business

Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act

HUBZone

Woman Owned

Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small

Veteran Owned Small Business

Large Business

FSS/GSA Contract Holder:

Yes No

FSS/GSA Contract Number:

Effective Date/ Expiration Date:

Proposed solution is listed and available on the above FSS/GSA Contract:

Yes No

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Market Rearch Questions:

Buy American Act (FAR 52.225) What percentage of the proposed product (including leases) is a:

Domestic end product? _____________ (%)

Foreign end product? _______________ (%)

Questions for Small Businesses ONLY:

Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14) What percentage of the work would be subcontracted to another company? ________ If > 0, what is company s business size: __________

If subcontracting, what added value do you offer (FAR 52.215-23): _______________________________

Nonmanufacturer Rule (FAR 52.219-33):

Does your company manufacturer these proposed items? [Â ] yes [Â ] no

Does your company exceed 500 employees? [Â ] yes [Â ] no If yes, list # of employees: _________

Does your company primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied? [Â ] yes [Â ] no

Does your company take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice? [Â ] yes [Â ] no

Does your company supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor or producer made in the United States, or obtains a waiver of such requirement pursuant to paragraph (b)(5) CFR 121.406. [Â ] yes [Â ] no If yes, what is the manufacturer s name? ________________

The information submitted shall contain the company s business size status. This is a request for information and sources only, which may or may not lead to a future solicitation. This is not a request for quote (RFQ). No questions will be answered. The VA will not pay for any information received resulting from this sources sought notice. Requests for copies of a solicitation shall not be honored or acknowledged. Information should be forwarded to the Contracting Officer. If your organization can provide all services of this potential requirement and is interested in this opportunity, please respond to Devin Reichert, Devin.Reichert@va.gov, Contracting Specialist, Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 19, 6162 S. Willow Drive, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 and NCO19lab@va.gov  with a statement describing your capabilities and completed table above. The capability statement shall include a point of contact, complete mailing address, telephone number, email address and state the company s business size status. The deadline for this information to be received is 09:00 AM Mountain Time, 07/03/2025.

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