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6550--Microbiology Reagents and Supplies

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36C26225Q0347Federal

Submission Closed01/20/2025, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking potential sources to supply Microbiology Laboratory Testing Reagents and Supplies for the VA San Diego Healthcare System. This RFI is for market research purposes and is not a solicitation for a contract. It intends to gather information on compliant sources in terms of size classification, specifically under NAICS code 325413, characterized by a size standard of 1,250 employees. Responses will inform the VA's acquisition strategy for procuring these materials over an initial base year and four optional years. While this RFI encourages submissions related to pricing and capabilities, it explicitly states that such responses are not offers and cannot result in a binding contract. The scope of the RFI includes the provision of specific microbiology testing materials that meet the VA's qualitative needs, as outlined in Attachments A and B, which include detailed product and characteristic requirements. Interested vendors are required to provide information about their business size, status, and capabilities, as well as any federal contracts they hold that may offer these products. Responses must be submitted via email by January 21, 2025, and are intended for planning and informational use. The contract specialist handling this RFI is Samuel Han, and further engagement will depend on the potential issuance of a formal solicitation. The goal is to identify qualified vendors who can reliably supply these microbiology lab materials to support ongoing healthcare operations at the VA San Diego location.

General Info

VA seeks sources for microbiology lab testing reagents, not a contract solicitation.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 262-NETWORK Contract Office 22 (36C262)

NAICS

325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services 3350 La Jolla , San Diego, AZ, 92161, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Attachment A - Pricing Schedule

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Attachment B - Salient Characteristics for Reagents and Supplies

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RFI 36C26225Q0347 Microbiology Reagents and Supplies

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PhaseClosed

PostedJan 14

Sources Sought

Notice updatedJan 14

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Response DeadlineJan 20

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Submission Closed

01/20/2025, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 262-NETWORK Contract Office 22 (36C262)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeGilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 262-NETWORK Contract Office 22 (36C262)

Office AddressGilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

Contacts

Samuel HanContract Specialist

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Page 4 of 4 THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 325413 (size standard of 1,250 Employees). Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide Microbiology Laboratory Testing Reagents and Supplies for a base year + 4 optional years for Microbiology testing that is currently conducted in VA San Diego. At a minimum, the source must be able to supply the following items with a brand name or equal product that meet the listed Salient Characteristics, and other requirements, for the VA San Diego Healthcare System: For the list of item requirements and brand name information refer to ATTACHMENT A. For salient characteristics refer to ATTACHMENT B. The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc. (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? (4) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified. (5) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number. (6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract? (7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. (8) Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes. (9) Please provide your company s SAM UEI number. *** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to contact@example.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Tuesday, January 21, 2025 by 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.