J065--Service Histology Equipment

Sources Sought Notice Service Contract for the Microtomes, Cryostats, Cover Slipper, Stainer, Embedding Center, and Tissue Processor Agreement White River Junction VA Medical Center

This is a Sources Sought notice and not a request for quotes. This request is solely to conduct market research to enhance VHA s understanding of the market s products, services and capabilities. The Government will not pay any costs for responses submitted to this Sources Sought Notice.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA Healthcare System, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 1, on behalf of White River Junction VA Medical Center in White River Junction, VT, is conducting market research through this sources sought notice to seek sources that can provide Service Contract for the Microtomes, Cryostats, Cover Slipper, Stainer, Embedding Center, and Tissue Processor located in Histology at White River Junction VA Medical Center.

The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 811210, and the size standard is $34 Million. The product service code is J065. The contracting office is contemplating awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for this service.

This Sources Sought notice allows respondents to submit their notice of ability and available services in response to the below-mentioned requirement. Vendors are invited to submit information relative to their potential of fulfilling the requirement in the form of a capability response. Pursuant to FAR Part 10, Market Research, the purpose of this notice is to determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exist and to determine the commercial practices of companies engaged in providing the needed service. Pursuant to FAR Part 6 and FAR Part 19, competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research. This notice in no way obligates the Government to any further action.

DESCRIPTION

Service Contract for the Microtomes, Cryostats, Cover Slipper, Stainer, Embedding Center, and Tissue Processor Agreement White River Junction VA Medical Center, including parts and labor for a full year. These items are used daily to provide direct patient care.

Manufacturer

Description

Model

Serial Number

Shandon

Microtome

Finesse

FN2287A1205

Shandon

Microtome

Finesse

FN1557A0501

Leica

Microtome

RM2255

2831/06.2008

Leica

Stainer

Autostainer XL

3557/08.2013

Leica

Cover Slipper

CV5030

4196/05.2014

Sakura

Embedding Center

Tec 5

51012664-0712

Leica

Cryostat

CM1850

1451/10.2008

Leica

Cryostat

CM1860

00000003484

Sakura

Tissue Processor

Sakura

60300395

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Contractors that can provide and meet the requirements are requested to send:

1. Company Name

2. SAM.gov UEI number

3. Business size under NAICS 811210

4. If you believe another NAICS code is more suitable for these services, please include the code.

5. If the service(s) are available on an FSS contract or not and the FSS contract number if it is available on contract.

6. Notification if they are an SBA VetCert registered VOSB/SDVOSB or not. Contractors must be registered and certified in VetCert to be considered VOSB/SDVOSB.

7. Is there any reason you would not be interested in responding to a solicitation?

8. Please provide a short narrative on the technical capability and interest in providing the requested services.

9. Any questions, comments, or concerns that may otherwise assist us.

10. Does your company have the ability to perform this contract while complying with the Limitations on Subcontracting rules per FAR 52.219-14, 13 CFR 125.6, and VAAR 852.219-75. If so, please briefly explain how your firm will accomplish this, including any potential teaming arrangements or subcontractors.

To Note: The CO shall conduct periodic checks with the vendor to ensure that Limitations on Subcontracting compliance is maintained during the period of performance if this requirement is set-aside for any small business entities. In accordance with 13 CFR § 125.6(g), Whoever violates the requirements set forth in paragraph (a) of this section shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in 15 U.S.C. 645(d), except that the fine shall be treated as the greater of $500,000 or the dollar amount spent, in excess of permitted levels, by the entity on subcontractors. A party's failure to comply with the spirit and intent of a subcontract with a similarly situated entity may be considered a basis for debarment on the grounds, including but not limited to, that the parties have violated the terms of a government contract or subcontract pursuant to far 9.406-2(b)(1)(i) (48 CFR 9.406-2(b)(1)(i)

RESPONSE COMMITMENT

Response:

All responses should be directed to manases.cabrera@va.gov

Submittals furnished will not be returned to the sender. No debriefs will be conducted. Eligibility to participate in a future acquisition does not depend upon a response to this notice.

Proprietary information is neither requested nor desired. If such information is submitted, it must be marked "proprietary" on every sheet containing such information, and the proprietary information must be segregated to the maximum extent practicable from other portions of the response (e.g., use an attachment or exhibit).

Timeline:

This request will close on the stated date within the Government Point of Entry (GPE).