6640--Cellavision DI-60 Hematology Analyzer

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) ONLY. The U.S. Government is conducting market research only to determine the availability of qualified sources capable of providing a CellaVision DI-60 Hematology Analyzer. Potential Contractors are invited to provide a response via e-mail to Contract Specialist Tyrone Whalen at tyrone.whalen@va.gov by Aug 30, 2023, 11:00 am (PT). Responses will be used to determine the appropriate strategy for a potential acquisition. Please clearly identify any information your company considers sensitive or proprietary. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ), or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited quotes in response to this sources sought synopsis. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if any is issued.

BACKGROUND: The Portland VA Medical Center, Portland Oregon, has a requirement for a Contractor to provide a CellaVision DI-60 Hematology Analyzer. Please Salient characteristics below.

NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

Interested potential Contractors please provide the following.

1) Company Name, address, point of contact, phone number, email address, and DUNS

Please indicate business size:

Small Disadvantage Business (SDB)____

8(a)____

Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone)____

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)____

Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)_____

Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)_____

Women-Owned Small Business concerns (WOSB)_____

Small Business_____

Large Business_____

Please state if you possess a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS)______.

2) Please submit a brief capability statement (maximum two pages) with enough information to demonstrate to the Veterans Affairs that you can provide the required CellaVision DI-60 Hematology Analyzer. Please see requirements in the salient characteristics.

Salient Characteristics

Automated Digital Cell Morphology System

Make/Model Sysmex Cellavision DI-60 Hematology Analyzer

Complete automation of manual WBC differential process, including RBC morphology and Platelet estimates.

Automated image capturing and display.

Automated cell classification with technologist-led editing abilities, on-board reference library and option for remote consultation with physician.

Able to fully integrate with Sysmex XN-3100 system.