6640--Palo Alto - BioTek Multimode Microplate Reader Or Equal

INTRODUCTION

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) anticipates soliciting quotations and subsequently awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for a hybrid multimode microplate reader for the Veteran Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). Acquisition of these items are part of the initial outfitting and activation of the new research building in Palo Alto, CA.

DESCRIPTION

A contract is needed for the research building for below listed hybrid multimode microplate reader BRAND NAME OR EQUAL.

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/MANUFACTURERS CUTSHEETS

The contractor will be required to include manufacturer cut-sheets/specifications for items quoted.

Table 1 Package Items Summary

CLIN

Item Description

U/M

Quantity

0001

Synergy H1MF Hybrid Multimode Microplate Reader. Or equal.

EA

2

0002

GSA Labeled Product.

EA

2

0003

GEN5 Software, licenses for five installations. Or equal.

EA

2

0004

Dual Reagent Injector Module (Silver), includes module two syringes, two reagent bottles, two bottle holders, inlet tubing.

EA

2

0005

Dual Reagent Injector Accessories, includes feedthrough assembly with straight dispense tips.

EA

2

0006

Filter Block Asby Blue/Green.

EA

2

0007

Basic Installation and Training Tier 2.

JB

1

0010

Label not for Human IDV use.

EA

2

**NON-MANUFACTURING RULE (NMR)**

The requirement that a Non-Manufacturer supply the product of a small business concern is referred to as the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR) [13 C.F.R. § 121.406]. In order to qualify as a small business concern for a small business set-aside, an offeror must either manufacture the item in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting (see FAR section 52.219-14, 52.219-27 and 13 C.F.R. § 125.6) or supply the product of a small business made in the United States.

ADMINISTRATIVE

The solicitation will be issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13. The solicitation will be advertised as set-aside for small businesses. The applicable NAICS code is 334516. The solicitation will be issued on or about March 6 for approximately ten (10) calendar days. Offerors will be required to submit their quotes electronically via email.

Products that are purchased outside of our authorized distributor network on the gray market generate a number of concerns such as: counterfeit or adulterated devices, inadequate storage conditions, tracking issues in case of a recall, loss of warrantee, and most importantly patient safety. In some instances unauthorized distributors procure products from an authorized distributor for resale. However, authorized distributors purchase products at list price, and the unauthorized distributors are reselling the product at a price point below list price, which raises questions about product sourcing.

The solicitation will include the requirement that responders provide an authorized distributor letter that states the responder is an authorized dealer/distributor of the OEM for the items being procured such that all product warranties and service and/or preventative maintenance agreements transfer to the VA and will be honored by the OEM or guarantees that the OEM gives authorization to the responder to fulfill all warranty, service, and/or preventative maintenance obligations for the equipment. Vendors who are unable to supply proof of authorized dealer or distributorship will not be considered for award.

This notice is not a request for competitive offers. Questions of a technical nature will not be answered as part of this notice; however, all general questions may be submitted in writing to the issuing office via email at grace.kelly-burnsworth@va.gov. Telephone calls will not be accepted. The VA reserves the right to use only beta.SAM.gov, via the internet, to provide notification of any amendments to this notice and the subsequent issuance of the solicitation. It is the contractor s responsibility to view beta.SAM.gov for any amendments to this notice and the subsequent issuance of the solicitation.