AB11-- 1QPCR - real time PCR system

Sources Sought only. This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis (market survey). This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are NOT offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

The purpose of this sources sought is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified/verified Small businesses relative to the North American Industry Classification code (NAICS) 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The Small Business Size Standard for this NAICS code is 1000 employees. To make an appropriate acquisition decision for this requirement, the Government will use responses to this sources sought synopsis. The type of solicitation issued and the manner of advertisement will depend on the responses to this sources sought synopsis.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Philadelphia VA Medical Center has a requirement for one (1) Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 6 Pro Real-Time PCR System (A43166), four (4) AB Assurance, 1PM, QSTUDIO 6 Pro and one (1) QSPRO Block Upgrade 384W (A45954). This will be a Brand Name requirement. Equipment and requirements are:

Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 6 Pro Real-Time PCR System, 96-well, 0.2 mL, Laptop, Description: QuantStudio 6 Pro, Includes: QuantStudio 6 Pro Real-Time PCR System, 96-well, 0.2 mL block, Laptop

Vendor Catalog # A43166

Applied Biosystems Region of Interest (ROI) and Background Plates, 96-well,

Quantity: 2 96-well plate(s), For Use With: ViiA 7 System, Calibration Type: Spectral Calibration, Content And Storage: Store plates at -15 to -25 deg.C, Shipping Condition: Dry Ice

Vendor Catalog # 4432364

Applied Biosystems TaqMan RNase P Instrument Verification Plate for ViiA 7 System, 96-well (for 0.2 mL block), For Use With: ViiA 7 System, Quantity: 1 96-well plate(s), Calibration Type: RNase P Calibration, Instrument Verification Plate

Vendor Catalog # 4432382

Vendor Justification Life Technologies is the sole manufacturer and vendor of the QuantStudioTM 6 Flex Real-Time PCR System (Part Numbers 4485694, 4485691, 4485692, 4485689, 4485697, 4485699).

Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 3/5 10-Dye Spectral Calibration Kit, 96-well, 0.2 mL

Vendor Catalog # A26343

Applied Biosystems MicroAmp Optical Adhesive Film, No. per Case: 25 Covers, Content And Storage: Includes 25 Optical Adhesive Covers. Store at room temperature.

Applied Biosystems MicroAmp EnduraPlate Optical 96-Well Clear Reaction Plates with Barcode, Quantity: 20 Plates, Optical, Clear, Barcode: Includes Barcode, Content And Storage: Store at room temperature., Format: 96-well plate

Applied Biosystems High-Power USB Wi-Fi Module, For Use With: QuantStudio 3, QuantStudio 5, SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler, ProFlex PCR System, Shipping Condition: Room Temperature

Vendor Catalog # A26774

Thermo Scientific QuantStudio Pro Block Upgrade Kit, 96-well, 0.1 mL, For Use With: QuantStudio, Other Accessories, Content And Storage: Includes 96-well, 0.1 mL block, heated cover and accessories, Product Line: QuantStudio

Vendor Catalog # A45955

Applied Biosystems TaqMan RNase P Instrument Verification Plate, Fast 96-well (for 0.1 mL block), Description: 96-well, For Use With: 7500

Fast System, 7900HT Fast System, QuantStudio 12k Flex, QuantStudio 6 Flex, QuantStudio 7, StepOnePlus, Fast Mode, ViiA 7 System, Quantity: 1 Plate

Applied Biosystems Region of Interest (ROI) and Background Plates, Fast 96-well, Quantity: 1 96-well plate(s), For Use With: ViiA 7 System, Calibration Type: Spectral Calibration, Content And Storage: Store plates at -15 to -25 deg.C, Shipping Condition: Dry Ice

Vendor Catalog # 4432426

QS3/5 10 Dye Cal Kit

Vendor Catalog # A26342

QuantStudio Pro Block Upgrade Kit, 384-well, For Use With: QuantStudio, Content And Storage: Includes 384-well block, heated cover, and accessories, Product Line: QuantStudio, Shipping Condition: Room Temperature

Vendor Catalog # A45954

Applied Biosystems TaqMan RNase P Instrument Verification Plate for ViiA 7 System, 384-well, For Use With: ViiA 7 System, Calibration Type: RNase P Calibration, Instrument Verification Plate, Content And Storage: Store plates at -15 to -25 deg.C., Format: 384-well plate, Label or Dye: FAM

Vendor Catalog # 4455280

834-Well 10 Dye Cal Kit

Vendor Catalog # A26341

Applied Biosystems Region of Interest (ROI) and Background Plates, 384-well, For Use With: ViiA 7 System, Calibration Type: Region-of-Interest (ROI) Calibration, Content And Storage: Store plates at -15 to -25 deg.C., Format: 384-well plate, Label or Dye: FAM, LIZ, NED, ROX, VIC, Product Line: ViiA

Vendor Catalog # 4432320

4 year service contract

Full day orientation/training for research staff

Submission Requirements for responses to this Sources Sought Notice:

(1) Your intent to submit a quote for this solicitation when it is formally advertised.

(2) Name of firm with address, phone and point of contact.

(3) Statement of Capability (SOC) stating your capabilities to meet this requirement. Please include if you are offering the items under an existing contract.

(4) A copy of SAM.GOV active registration. Must reflect Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) and Small Business Administration Certification of Small Business Type, (Reps/Certs)

(5) A statement addressing your socioeconomic status such as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Hubzone, etc.

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received by 11:00am EST, May 20, 2021 and sent by email to Ed Ferkel Contract Specialist, Edward.ferkel@va.gov.