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36C25020Q0453Federal

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The Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center intends to procure three new versions of tissue cassette labelers to replace existing printers used in processing patient tissue specimens for diagnosis. This equipment plays a critical role in accurately labeling patient tissues throughout the diagnostic process, ensuring rapid turnaround times and minimizing errors. The labelers must be durable, compact, chemically resistant, compatible with current labeling software and slide printers, and capable of integrated tracking and process verification to support high-volume daily use. The procurement will be conducted as a sole source under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with Fischer Healthcare identified as the sole source for this requirement. The NAICS code associated with the contract is 339113, with a small business size standard of 750 employees. While the VA plans to negotiate directly with Fischer Healthcare, other interested and capable parties can submit information by March 27, 2020, which will be considered solely to determine if the acquisition may be opened to competition. All inquiries must be submitted via email to Tiera Sims, with no solicitation currently available. The government reserves the right to proceed solely with Fischer Healthcare based on the responses received.

General Info

Procure three durable, compatible tissue cassette labelers from sole source Fischer Healthcare, allowing limited competition.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

NAICS

339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

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PostedMar 24

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Office AddressDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Contacts

Tiera Sims

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Full Description

36C25020Q0453 SPECIAL NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Labeler Cassette The Cleveland Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, 10701 East Blvd Cleveland, OH 44106 intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.1061(b)(1)-Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The NAICS code is 339113 with a small business size standard of 750. The VA intends to solicit and negotiate with Fischer Healthcare 11450 Compaq Center Dr W Ste 570 Houston, TX, 77070. P&LMS requires three new versions of the current tissue cassette labeler(s) as replacement of the existing cassette printers currently in use. This equipment is essential in preparation of patient tissue specimens for diagnosis. It is used to identify all patient tissue specimens during all the processes associated with before, after and during diagnosis. To facilitate the rapid turnaround time critical for patient care, a labeling system is required which ensures less chance of error. Printers shall have reliable labeling information which will not be compromised by the chemicals used in processing tissues, provide legible and versatile fonts, shall be compact enough to fit into designated spaces, and durable enough to withstand daily, high volume usage. The system shall have integrated tracking and process verification. Tissue cassettes must be able to be read by the existing SlideMate and new Avantik SP15 slide printers and use the current templates and LabWriter software. Requested equipment shall work in conjunction with systems already in place. Other persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by Friday March 27, 2020 at 2pm. Such capabilities information will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No solicitation is available at this time. All inquiries must be submitted by email to Tiera Sims at contact@example.gov. Enter RFQ 36C25020Q0453| Labeler Cassette in the email subject line. Page 2 of 2