6515--Automatic Rotary Microtome Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center (CMCVAMC)

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 04), is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources to provide a Purchase Order contract to supply an Automatic Rotary Microtome Epredia hm 355 s or equivalent for the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center (CMCVAMC)-3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19104. This notice is issued for informational planning purposes only and is not a request for quote or announcement of a solicitation. Submitting information for this notice is voluntary and VA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred associated with the preparation of responses submitted as a result of this notice. No solicitation is available at this time. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. The purpose of this market research is to identify capable sources that are both experienced and qualified to provide the desktop automated CSF in accordance with statement of work. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 339113 Medical Laboratories, and the small business size standard is 800 Employees for this type of effort. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov and shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in SAM prior to award of contract. If you are responding as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB s and VOSB s), your company must be registered in VETBIZ and maintain a current certification (https://www.vetbiz.va.gov). CAPABILITY STATEMENT AND DOCUMENTATION: Companies are to provide a summary of your firm s capabilities, experience, and knowledge in providing these services. Sources are asked to provide the following information: 1. Company information: Company Name Company Address Company uei SAM Company NAICS Code(s) Point of Contact Name Point of Contact Phone Number Point of Contact Email Address Company Website (if available) 2. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 339113 Medical Laboratories, and the small business size standard is 800. Based on this information, please indicate whether your company is a: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) 8(a) HUB Zone Small Business Women Owned Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Small Business Concern Large Business 3. Provide a summary of your firm s Ability/ Capability to meet the services described in this notice (see attached SOW). 4. Government contracts for these services in the last 3 years. Include: Government Agency Contract Number Dollar Value Period of Performance Government Point of Contact Information (name, email, phone number) Information regarding your company s capacity and capability to provide such services are to be submitted electronically on or before 4:00 PM, Tuesday, 08/06/2024 addressed to Christa Stine, Contract Specialist contact@example.gov. Statement of Work (SOW) 1. Contracting Officer s Representative (COR). Name: Richard Moore Department: Research & Development Address: Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VAMC Attn: R&D bldg. 21 3900 Woodland Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone Number: +1 (555) 000-0000 ext. 6020 Email address: contact@example.gov 2. Contract Title. Automatic Rotary Microtome- Epredia Microtome hm 355 s or equivalent 3. Background. Philadelphia Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (PALMS) requires a microtome to support the research efforts, for the prostate research project. 4. Scope. This is a 1-time task order for the procurement of equipment. Start date: 1 September 2024 Length of Service: one time task order Work Tasks and Deliverables: To meet the needs of PALMS, the equipment must have the following requirements: Must be fully motorized with precise control of thickness of tissue specimens being sectioned. Must have ergonomic designs and all standard safety features. Hand and/or foot pedal controls are desired. Must have robust locking mechanism and knife/blade holder. Must be able to utilize the safety guard while cutting. Must be durable and able to withstand daily use. Must be capable of using high profile, disposable microtome blades. Must have features which facilitate alignment/orientation of blocks which have been previously sectioned. Deliver and install all items listed above in the building 2 Laboratory room 3B132, at 3900 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104.