6640--MH PKG023 Centrifuges

Pre-Solicitation

This is a Pre-Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ). VENDORS SHOULD NOT SUBMIT FORMAL QUOTES UNTIL THE RFQ IS POSTED ON THIS WEBSITE. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for the information resulting from this posting.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 8), James A. Haley Veterans Hospital (JAHVH), Tampa, FL, intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) centrifuge, TABLE TOP, brand name or equal to Global Focus Marketing. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, 1000 employees.

1,000 Deliverables: brand name or equal Global Focus Marketing, model #Silencer, model #Stealth

CLIN #

Brand

Model #

Description

Qty.

U/I

0001

Global Focus Marketing

Silencer

Five (5) tabletop centrifuges that meet or exceed the below capabilities:

Centrifuge system with direct drive, Brushless motor (DC).Sealed rotor chamber., Braking levels that are selectable., Control panel protected from liquid spills., Display settings that are lockable., Digital display offering both RPM and RCF readings., Digital display timer that meets or exceeds 1-999, with a hold function., Programmable timer configurations., At least 3 programmable speed settings. Programmable alarm indicators for the end-of-run alert., Error display with codes that correspond to troubleshooting guidance., See-through safety lid for viewing and required periodic tachometer reading to ensure proper functioning., Safety locking system to ensure the lid is both closed and locked., Manual lid release tool., Equipment dimensions [Depth (D), Width (W), and Height (H)] not to exceed in inches ( ),: 20 D x 16 W x 14 H., Equipment set-up assistant., At least one (1) year warranty.

5

EA

The actual Solicitation #36C24823Q0905 is anticipated to be posted to the Beta.SAM.gov website on or about 04/05/2023, closing date: 04/21/2023 @10am EST. Quotes should continue to monitor Beta.SAM.gov for the RFQ and any subsequent Amendments to that RFQ. All Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database; see https://www.sam.gov for complete online Reps and Certs. SDVOSBs must be certified and verified in VetBiz.

The point of contact is Leonora Simmons, Contract Specialist, email: leonora.simmons@va.gov.