Sources Sought - Troponin

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES OR PROPOSALS. The Government is seeking information for market research purposes only. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. A solicitation is not currently available. The Government may or may not issue solicitation documents. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 2), is conducting market research for qualified firms that are capable of providing Troponin and CK-MB measuring instruments and consumables as listed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) attached. Qualified Small Businesses that are capable of MANUFACTURING the products in the attached PWS are also encouraged to respond.



Applicable NAICS Code is 325413, with a Small Business size standard of 1,250 Employees. NAICS 325413 is NOT on the SBA Class Waiver List nor will SBA issue a Non- Manufacturer Waiver for this requirement.



Offerors desiring consideration shall email a capabilities statement and the following information directly to the Contracting Officer referencing the following in the subject field, 36C24218Q9433 Troponin". Parties interested in responding to this notice shall submit technical data sufficient to determine capability in providing the requested products. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required supplies and/or services.



Offerors, at the time of response, shall be verified in SAM. Unverified vendors will be considered non-responsive to the requirements of this sources sought. Offers from unverified vendors are deemed deficient and will not be considered.



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IMPORTANT NOTE: Responses to this Sources Sought notice must be submitted via e-mail to the Contracting Officer's E-mail: gina.blum@va.gov and received no later than June 22, 2018.



This is a market survey for informational and planning purposes only. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement.