6640--MACSQuant Analyzer Flow 16 Flow Cytometer

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 06, Hampton VA. The Richmond VA Medical Center, 1201

Broad Rock Blvd. Richmond, VA 23249, intends to solicit quotes from contractors to obtain a Brand Name or Equal Miltenyi Digital Benchtop Flow Cytometer using a Full and Open Competition, Firm-Fixed Price contract as the procurement method.

The Department of Veterans Affairs anticipates issuing an open and continuous solicitation for this

requirement on 9/26/2022. The solicitation will provide instructions to contractors about the

proposal submission process. Quotes will be accepted for a three (3) day period commencing with

the solicitation issuance date. Interested contractors will be responsible for downloading copies of

the solicitation (and any subsequent amendments) from that website, and no hard copies will be

made available.

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, prospective contractors must be

registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and VetBiz database if applicable (VetBiz

registration is required for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses or Veteran-Owned

Small Businesses) under the applicable NAICS. Contractors may obtain SAM information at

https://www.sam.gov and Vet Biz information at VIP Home · VetBiz Portal (va.gov). The vendor

must be registered in the System for Award Management database to be eligible for an award.

Registration is free, and potential offerors are encouraged to visit the SAM website as no contract

can be awarded to any offeror not registered in SAM. The VA will only consider proposals from

contractors registered as mentioned above and not on the Excluded Parties List.

NAICS Code is 334516 with a Size Standard of 1,000 Employees. The solicitation will be

issued for Full and Open Competition. One award is expected to be made. All responsible sources

may submit quotes to be considered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Specific Tasks.

The Vendor will provide the following services:

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

0001

1.00

EA

MACSQuant Analyzer 16 Digital Benchtop Flow Cytometer - incl Analyzer 16, Single tube holder, Calibration beads, Buffer starting box, User manual.

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 130-109-803

Funding/Req. Number: 1

0002

1.00

EA

MACS MiniSampler Plus

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 130-105-745

Funding/Req. Number: 1

0003

1.00

EA

MACS Chill 96 Rack - adapter for 96-well plates

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 130-094-459

Funding/Req. Number: 1

0004

1.00

EA

MACS Chill 5 Rack - cool-rack

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 130-092-951

Funding/Req. Number: 1

0005

1.00

EA

Training-MACSQuant Analyzer (at MB) - 4day training at MB facility.

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 160-001-418

Funding/Req. Number: 1

0006

3.00

EA

Training-MQ Analyzer - on-site.

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 160-001-485

Funding/Req. Number: 1

GRAND TOTAL

$.00

Statement of Work for

a Flow Cytometer

Funded through VA Research

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to obtain a Flow Cytometer for the

Johns Hopkins University. This instrument will be used to sort cells, as well as exosomes

from biofluids for LIMBIC studies, and specifically for studies related to long-term

COVID. The experiments will be performed for 5 years.

1.2 Background

Long-term COVID symptoms are a large problem not just in VA hospitals, and clinics,

and relates to higher use of medical resources. The reduction of long COVID-related

symptoms are one of the strategic goals within the VA healthcare system.

Immune cells are critical to responses to viruses, including COVID. Exosomes are

activators of immune activity by cell-to-cell communication. These activities and their

dysfunction following COVID infection are key factors that likely contribute to the

development of long-term COVID symptoms.

1.3 Scope of Work

In our research, we are isolating immune cells and exosomes released from immune cells

within the blood. The flow-cytometer will allow us to properly separate immune cells and

immune cell and brain-related exosomes.

The flow cytometer shall provide the equipment necessary for researchers to sort

immune cells and isolate brain-specific exosomes. The isolated exosomes will be used

for determining the content of inflammatory-related proteins within brain-specific proteins.

1.5 Risk to the Government

There is minimal risk to the government. This flow-cytometer is small enough to fit in the

allotted space, requiring less than a length of 24 inches, a height of 32 inches, and a depth

of 36 inches.

1.6 Reporting Requirements

All reports will be ongoing between Dr. Gill s lab and the research office. Any problems

with the flow cytometer will be addressed by this office.

1.7 Recommended Source List Commented [JG1]: Need data for this

1.8 Invoicing and Acceptance

1. Invoicing should be submitted through the network.

1.9 Contract Security

The flow-cytometer does NOT capture, store, or disseminate patient information (i.e.

name, SSN, etc.) or connect to the Johns Hopkins University computer network.

ITEM INFORMATION

In response, please include the following:

Company Name

Address

Point of contact (POC) with phone number

Indicate FSS/GSA contract number or Open Market, if applicable

SAM Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number

Tax ID number

Company Socio-Economic SIZE (example large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, etc.)

Proof of verification as an SDVOSB/VOSB (if applicable)

Proof of authorization to resale/distribute requested products

Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to Ronnie Gregory at

Ronnie.Gregory@va.gov; Please submit your quote before or on 9/29/2022 at 10 AM EST please

ensure that the subject line includes: Beside Carts to be delivered to the Richmond VA Medical

Center. Please provide documentation that your company is an authorized distributor for those

items for any items you provide. Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be

accepted.