Leasing of ESR Analyzer and Supplies

This is a Sources Sought notice for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is VA256-17-N-1567_1 and is issued as an (RFI) Request for Information, unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-88.



This sources sought notice is an SDVOSB set-aside.



The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and with a small business size standard of 1000.





1 SEDIPAK iSED ESR Analyzer 3 EA



2 Cost Per Test (CPT) Erythrocyte Sedimentation 12 EA



3 iWASH (4-PK) 3 EA



4 Seditrol, 6x4.5 ml 3 EA



5 Test Card, 1000 Tests 3 EA



The requirement is for a base and four option years; leasing of analyzers and purchasing of supplies.



These specifications can be modified for any brand.



Network Contracting Office 16 is seeking a vendor to supply the following for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock, AR.



Responses to this notice shall be e-mailed to Vernester.ingram@va.gov.



Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses are due by 10:00 a.m., Central Standard Time, on Thursday, October 5, 2017.



DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.