6632--osmopro max_EER 201675 (VA-24-00048543)

This is a notice of intent to sole source a contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), only one source being available to meet the Government s need. The contract is estimated for final completion by 4/10/2024.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, Analytical laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The FSC/PSC is 6632, Analysis Instrument, Medical Laboratory Use.

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to solicit and award a sole source, firm fixed price contract for the procurement of OsmoPro Max Automated Osmometer to Advanced Instruments, LLC, Two Technology Way Norwood, Massachusetts, 02062. There are no other source of supply/service that will satisfy agency requirements.

The OsmoPRO MAX provides automated liquid handling, continuous sample loading, a self-cleaning fluid management system, touch screen operation, integrated barcode scanners, built-in quality control features, Ethernet and USB connectivity, and an integrated data management system. The OsmoPRO MAX is the only automated osmometer on known to us on the market Similarly, the OsmoPro Max osmometer is offered direct only, and Advanced Instruments, LLC is the sole provider for this product in the North America, to include associated accessories and services.

The Northern California Healthcare System, Mather VA is seeking to procure the following:

Part No.

Product

Product Description

Osmo Pro Max

Osmometer Automated-OsmoPro Max

The OsmoPRO MAX provides automated liquid handling, continuous sample loading, a self-cleaning fluid management system, touch screen operation, integrated barcode scanners, built-in quality control features, Ethernet, and USB

connectivity, and an integrated data management system.

ITV-SKC-PRO-Max

Instrument Installation, Training

And Validation Services

OsmoPRO MAX

Instrument Installation, Training & Validation Service includes instrument installation & installation documents, on-site training (two hours) & training document, validation up to 6 hours and

required consumables. Validation includes:

Method Comparison: 20 patient serum/plasma & urine samples (10 serum + 10 urine)

Precision/Accuracy: Clinitrol 290 - 5 replicates, Protinol Protein-Based Control (3 levels) & Renol Urine Control (3 levels) 5 replicates each/per level

Linearity: Osmolality Linearity Set (5 levels) 5 replicates per level

Summary page & comprehensive report

Certification of validation Meets CAP and CLIA requirements

SC-PRO MAX-1YR-ACP

Service Contract OsmoPro Max, 1 year, on-site

1-Year Advanced Care Plus Service Contract for OsmoPRO MAX.

· One (1) annual on-site preventative

maintenance service is covered under each year of a purchased agreement.

· Onsite repairs and repair parts covered.

· Unlimited phone support.

· Loaner instrument covered.

· Maximize your value: Lock in your price with a multi-year contract.

Any responsible source that feels it is capable in performing this requirement may submit a quote for the above listed items and describe and/or submit documentation to support your capabilities. The response will be considered by the agency. If you are not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), you must submit an authorized distributor letter signed by the OEM. If you are not the OEM and a small business, you must indicate in your response how you will comply with limitations on subcontracting and/or the non-manufacturer rule. Responses should be submitted to Jason Olliff at jason.olliff@va.gov no later than March 28th, 2024, at 11:00 AM PT to be considered. If no responses are received, the Government will continue with its sole source procurement, and a sole source Request for Quote will be published to contract opportunities in accordance with FAR 5.102