6640--36C249-25-AP-1114 - Micro GC Fusion 1-Module System - Research & Development

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
36C24925Q0138
Agency
Veterans Integrated Service Network 9 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC
6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Place of performance
Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (Tvhs) Vanderbilt University Nashville, Tennessee 37232, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (NCO 9) intends to sole source a contract for a Micro Gas Chromatograph (GC) Fusion 1-Module System with installation and maintenance for the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. The procurement is specifically targeted to Inficon Inc., the manufacturer and sole authorized supplier of the system. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price agreement under Simplified Acquisition procedures, utilizing NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Interested vendors are invited to submit a one-page capability statement by February 25, 2025, at 10 AM Eastern Time, detailing their manufacturing status, technical specifications, and installation capabilities. Vendors must provide their company name, UEI Number, Socioeconomic Category, and a concise description of their ability to meet the requirement.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this procurement, with a size standard of 1,000 employees for the NAICS category. No formal solicitation package will be issued, and the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on received responses. The contract will be for a single Micro GC Fusion 1-Module System to be delivered to the Vanderbilt University research and development facility. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement is focused on a specialized scientific instrument for research purposes. Vendors must be prepared to provide detailed information including National Stock Number, manufacturer part numbers, product dimensions, primary manufacturing materials, and documentation proving their capability to supply or manufacture the specified laboratory equipment.

Notice text

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Presolicitation Notice

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SUBJECT*

36C249-25-AP-1114 - Micro GC Fusion 1-Module System - Research & Development

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE S ZIP CODE*

37129

SOLICITATION NUMBER*

36C24925Q0138

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE

02-25-2025 10AM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

ARCHIVE

30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*

6640

NAICS CODE*

334516

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS)

Vanderbilt University

1125 MRB4 Light Hall

2215B Garland Avenue

Nashville TN

POSTAL CODE

37232

COUNTRY

USA

CONTACT INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204

Murfreesboro TN 37129

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Specialist

Ryan Mick

Ryan.Mick@va.gov

423-979-1408

DESCRIPTION

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

The Network Contracting Office (NCO 9), Department of Veterans Affairs intends to sole source a contract for the supply and service of The Micro Gas Chromatograph (GC) Fusion with Installation and Maintenance.

This procurement for the following medical center:

Department of Veteran Affairs

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS)

Vanderbilt University R&D

2215B Garland Avenue

Nashville TN 37232

The objective of this sole source award is for a firm fixed price with Inficon Inc.

This sole source determination is in accordance with FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition, procedures and in accordance with 41 U.S.C.1708 as implemented by FAR 5.201(b) and FAR 5.202(a)(13), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement. Inficon is the manufacturer of The Micro Gas Chromatograph (GC) Fusion and the only authorized supplier.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and the size standard is 1,000 Employees.

No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Interested vendors that can meet this requirement, should identify their interest and capability, and respond to this notice by the response date/ time/zone, via email to the Point of Contact. Interested vendors must send a tailored capability statement, no more than one page in length; to include Company Name, UEI Number, Socioeconomic Category, and brief and concise description of your business entities capability to provide these items. The description should include the following:

National Stock Number (NSN) if assigned.

Manufacturer, including part number, drawing number, etc.

Size, dimensions, or other form, fit or functional description.

Predominant material of manufacture.

In addition, interested vendors must also include if they are the manufacturer of the product or they must identify their source of supply and provide an authorized distributor/reseller letter. If offering other than the brand describe, then supporting documents (e.g. spec sheet, user manual, brochure, etc.) to show equal or better. Interested vendors must also answer these questions:

How will the work be divided?

Will the vendor order the product and install it?

All information shall be provided at no cost or obligation to the Government. Only emailed responses will be accepted.

Simply responding as an interested party does not constitute your company as a source.

A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.

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