MVE CryoCart SAVAHCS Research Service
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C26227Q0123
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Tucson, Arizona 85723, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Acquisition NCO 22, is conducting market research to identify sources for one brand-name-only MVE CryoCart, Manufacturer Part Number 14448703, for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, Arizona, with capability statements due November 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. The notice is not a solicitation, and no substitutions are accepted.
The Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used," although the description encourages responses from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), and other small business concerns. Place of performance is Tucson, Arizona.
The equipment is a portable cryogenic workbench for handling, temporary storage, and transport of biological research samples at cryogenic temperatures. Specifications include approximately 33-40 liters of liquid nitrogen capacity; holdover of at least 18-24 hours with lid closed and approximately 8 hours with lid open; a magnetic cover and casters; an LN2 hose connection for closed-system filling; and thermocouple sensors or digital readouts. Lightweight design is preferred. The equipment must be new and supplied with applicable manufacturer documentation.
The notice cites NAICS 334516 and PSC 6640, with NAICS 423490 also listed in the attached notice. No award value, budget, or period of performance is stated. Vendors may submit nonbinding budgetary price estimates for market research only. The Government will not reimburse response preparation costs.
Responses go by email to sabrina.schofield@va.gov with the subject line "Sources Sought - MVE CryoCart - SAVAHCS Research Service." Required content includes UEI and CAGE code, business size classification, SBA VetCert status if applicable, confirmation of ability to supply the exact part number, MVE distribution authorization, country of manufacture, delivery lead time, warranty and technical support information, and applicable federal contract vehicles.
Notice text
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Acquisition NCO 22, is conducting market research to identify qualified businesses capable of providing one (1) MVE CryoCart, Manufacturer Part Number 14448703 for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, Arizona. The requirement is specifically for the MVE Biological Solutions CryoCart, Part Number 14448703. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to determine the availability and capability of interested vendors, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), and other small business concerns, to furnish the specified equipment.
This notice is issued solely for market research and acquisition planning purposes and is not a solicitation or request for quotations.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE - RFI CRYOCART.pdf |
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