6515--Centrifuges

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS VETERANS NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE (NCO) 16 SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE 36C25622Q0834 DESCRIPTION: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE only. Responses to this notice will be used for information and planning purposes. No quotes are being requested or accepted at this time with this notice. 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 notice. The Alexandria VA Health Care System (AVAHCS), 2495 Shreveport Hwy, 71 N, Pineville, LA 71360 is seeking a brand name purchase of two (2) Allegra 30 X centrifuges, seven (7) SX4400 rotors and accessories for the Centrifuges. See requirement below: Item # Description/Part Number Quantity 1 Rotor SX4400 with buckets B01425 7 2 Kit Adapter 16 tubes 14 3 Brand name Allegra X 30 IVD 120V 60Hz 2 Specifications/Characteristics: Performance Specifications/Operational Features for centrifuge. Maximum g-Force 29756Xg 10 deceleration profiles Brushless induction for drive type cooling Weight 78Kg Depth 70.7cm Speed display Power requirements 60Hz, 120 VAC Rotor SX4400with swinging buckets. With adaptors to hold (16) 13X75mm tubes. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code being considered for this procurement is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, and the Product Service Code (PSC) 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment and Supplies. The Small Business Size Standard is $750 employees. Prior to issuing a solicitation, and pursuant to the Veterans First Contracting Program, the VA is trying to find any qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) with the capability of providing the required supplies and services. Respondents are not limited to SDVOSB/VOSB concerns; the Government seeks to identify all potentially interested sources. The intent of this sources sought notice is to establish sources in order to define the procurement strategy (e.g set-aside, sole source, unrestricted). Interested vendors responses to this notice should include the following information: 1. Company name 2. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number 3. ueiSAM Number 4. Company s address 5. Point of Contact information (i.e. title, phone number and email address) 6. Company s capability to meet this requirement and any pertinent information which demonstrates the company s ability to meet outlined in the SOW. 7. GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract number or other applicable contract vehicle contract number, if within scope of this effort (if applicable). 8. Company s type of business (small or large) and socioeconomic status whether SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), Women Owned, Small Disadvantaged, etc. If applicable, SDVOSB and VOSB must be verified in www.VetBiz.gov. 9. SUPPLY SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND WARRANTY: Must be an authorized distributor of the manufacture. The warranty and support must cover all components of this requirement in accordance with standard manufacturer s warranty. 10 . DISTRIBUTORS: You must provide proof that you are an authorized distributor. VA does not accept grey market items. CONTACT INFORMATION AND RESPONSE DUE DATE: Please email all responses to contact@example.gov. Please respond to this source sought notice no later than 2:00 PM CST on May 4, 2022. There will be no question and answer period for this sources sought.