Flow Cytometry Testing (NEW REQUIREMENT)

This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought notice for the identification of potential vendors who have a Federal Supply Cost per Patient Reportable Result (CPRR) Schedule, as defined in FSC Group 66, Part III, Cost-Per-Test Clinical Laboratory Analyzers and have the ability to provide diagnostic laboratory equipment, installation services, repair service, operator training, and the required reagents and consumable supplies, for hematological cell marker testing by flow cytometry methodology. This testing will be performed at the Milwaukee, Wisconsin VA lab for the patient population of VISN 12.



A BPA may be issued with a delivery performance period from approximately September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014, with the potential for up to 4 additional option years. The solicitation package may be available on or about July 1, 2013.



The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources. Consistent with the VA's Veterans First Contracting Program, VA is particularly interested in identifying Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and/or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses with the capability to perform. Information gained may also be used to determine whether this acquisition will be set aside for small business.



All interested and capable respondents are requested to provide the following requested information. All responses to this notice shall include: company name, address, point of contact, phone number, DUNS number (www.dnb.com), Federal Supply Schedule contract number (if any), confirmation they can provide and service the equipment, supplies, and services requested.



Responses to this notice should be sent via e-mail to karen.hammen2@va.gov

Or mailed to: Great Lakes Acquisition Center, attn. Karen Hammen

115 South 84 St. Suite 101

Milwaukee, WI 53214



Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received via email or in writing no later than 5:00 PM EST, June 12th, 2013.



All contractors interested in doing business with the Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses should also indicate whether the company is verified by the VA in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) Database at www.vetbiz.gov.



Point of Contact:

Karen Hammen

Contracting Officer

(414) 844-4874