Annual service contract for two Leica Cryostat machines and an Autostainer XL

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought notice issued in accordance with FAR 15.201(e) to conduct market research. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes, it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue a RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is not, at this time, seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested vendor's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. This announcement is based upon the best information available and is subject to future modification.



OVERVIEW: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, has a requirement to obtain Maintenance located at the Gainesville, FL VA Medical Center. It is anticipated that a base one (1) year contract with up to four (4) one (1) year option years will be awarded. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 811219 - Other Electrical and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.



SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED: Maintain an annual service contract on two Cryostat machines located in surgical pathology and an Autostainer XL with two cassette printers which are located in the Histology laboratory. Scheduled Preventative Maintenance and Emergency repairs and ensure all medical equipment is operating with in manufacturer's specifications and functioning at maximum efficiency.



The following equipment is included in the annual service contract.



Model Serial # EE #



1) IPC 1436/08.2008 91647

2) IPS 1393/10.2008 91648

3) CM 1850UV 0287/09.2005 70211

4) CM 1850UV 1444/10.2008 90898

5) Stain XL 186600 48355

6) CM 1850 6870/02.2012 118696

7) CM 1850 6871/02.2012 118697



SPECIFIC RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit your response (capability statement) in accordance with the following:

1) Please provide a name, email address and phone number of the appropriate representative of your company;

2) Please provide A short description of your company's capability of furnishing the services listed above;

3) Indicate whether your company, subcontractors, teaming partners or joint venture has a Federal Socio-Economic status, e.g., Small Business, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Woman-Owned Small Business, Disadvantaged Small Business, and Hub Zone.



Submit your response via email to shirley.courtney@va.gov

Submit your response by 4:00 P.M. EST on September 7, 2015.