7A21--Ventana Slide Stainer-Scanner System
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 36C24424Q0545
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 4
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 4 has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract for a Ventana Slide Stainer/Scanner System, software license, and Upath subscription for the Lebanon VA Medical Center. The VA seeks to acquire one Ventana Slide Stainer, one DP200 Scanner, Vantage Workflow Solution, Ventana Connect, and all necessary accessories, installation, training, and support.
The purpose of this Special Notice is to provide the public with advance notice of the VA's plan to award this sole source contract. The contract will be for a 12-month base period with four 12-month option years, and delivery is required within 30 days of contract award, with a need date of April 1, 2024. The VA is soliciting capability statements from responsible sources by 9:00 AM EST on April 1, 2024 to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. If no capable sources respond, the contract will be awarded on a sole source basis. The equipment and software will provide the Lebanon VA Laboratory the ability to perform pathology research with high-quality digital imaging, enable remote diagnosis by pathologists, and allow for the visualization and identification of complex cells, cell morphology, and microorganisms.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE:
IAW FAR 5.101 this notice is to advise the public that The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4, intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed-Price Contract to Ventana Slide Stainer/Scanner System, software License and Upath subscription. Per FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B) VA will give pathologist the ability to make diagnosis remotely. In addition, the Benchmark Special Stainer will give pathologists the ability to visualize and identify complex cells, cell morphology and the identification of various types of microorganisms to aid in making precise diagnosis. Lebanon VA Healthcare System for a base year with two (4) option years, exercisable at the Government s discretion. This is per Statement of Work.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS or QUOTATIONS.
Responsible sources may identify their interest by submitting capability information that clearly demonstrates the capability to perform the required work per Statement of Work. Capability information is required by 9:00 AM EST, Monday, April 1, 2024 to establish the ability of the source to meet this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this notification. All inquiries and submittals must be sent via email to Debra Willard, Contracting Officer, debra.willard@va.gov . Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Statement of Work
Lebanon VA Medical Center
Title of Project: BRAND NAME ONLY - Ventana Slide Stainer/Scanner System, software License and Upath subscription for Lebanon VAMC new Laboratory.
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Scope of Work: The vendor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the deliverables described in this statement of work (SOW), except as may otherwise be specified. The contractor shall provide one (1) Ventana Slide Stainer/Scanner, software license and Upath subscription and all accessories as outlined in this SON.
Background: The Lebanon VA Medical Center will complete construction of a new laboratory in Spring of 2024. Lebanon VA recognizes that increasing the level of automation will greatly increase efficiency and the addition of the Ventana Slide Stainer/Scanner system has been identified as a significant step in that direction. It will give pathologist the ability to make diagnosis remotely. In addition, the Benchmark Special Stainer will give pathologists the ability to visualize and identify complex cells, cell morphology and the identification of various types of microorganisms to aid in making precise diagnosis.
Performance Period: The period of performance will be for a twelve (12) month base period with four (4) twelve (12) month option years.
Base Year : 26 April 2024 25 April 2025
Option Year 1: 26 April 2025 25 April 2026
Option Year 2: 26 April 2026 25 April 2027
Option Year 3: 26 April 2027 25 April 2028
Option Year 4: 26 April 2028 25 April 2029
Delivery shall occur within 30 days of contract award with a need date of 04/01/2024, in coordination with the POC.
Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price
General Requirement: The Lebanon VA Laboratory requires (1) Brand name Ventana Slide Stainer, (1) DP200 Scanner, Vantage Workflow Solution (Navify Pathology Lab Advantage Workflow), Ventana Connect (Navify Pathology Lab Hub Middleware), all accessories to include assembly, installation, training and preventative maintenance and support on equipment and software.
Features unique to the Ventana System:
Pathology research with high-quality and high-resolution digital imaging
Workflow: Auto-Start upon tray load, scan speed
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24424Q0545.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 6515--Ventana Slide | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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