6550--Roche Ventana Reagents - Source Sought Notice New Orleans VAMC
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing Immunohistochemistry and Special Stain reagents. These supplies are required for Roche Ventana staining platforms located within the Anatomic Pathology Section of the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System in New Orleans, Louisiana. The government intends to establish a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract with a base year running from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027, and four subsequent option years through October 31, 2031. A minimum order value of 10,000 dollars is guaranteed for the entire contract duration. The requirement focuses on NAICS code 325413 for In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The government is seeking information from various business classifications, including SDVOSB/VOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), and small or large businesses. Technical specifications require that all reagents be prepackaged for use on Roche Ventana BenchMark Ultra IHC and Special Stain instruments, delivered in original manufacturer packaging with temperature-controlled shipping, and possess a shelf life of at least nine months from delivery. Shipments must arrive within five business days of order placement, and invoicing must be processed through the VA-approved Tungsten electronic system. Interested parties must submit a Capabilities Statement including their Unique Entity ID number via email to Christopher Rossi by 16:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on Friday, October 9, 2025. This notice is issued solely for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, a request for quotes, or a binding contract.
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Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System, New Orleans, LA, 70119, USASet-Aside
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This SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE is for the purpose of Market Research. Response to this notice will be used for information and planning purposes and issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10- Market Research, in order to conduct market research. No proposals or quotes are being requested or accepted with this notice. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or a guarantee to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if issued. This announcement is based on the best information available at this time and is subject to future modification. This notice shall NOT be construed as solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Responses to this notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification, Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business. (SDVOSB/VOSB), HUBZone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, woman owned small business, or large business) relative to NAICS code is 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing) and the size standard is 1,250 Employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6550, In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Reagents, Test Kits, and Sets. Requirement: The purpose of this requirement is to provide Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Special Stain reagents for Roche Ventana staining platforms located within the Anatomic Pathology Section of the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS), 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119. Responses must be received by no later than 16:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, Friday, 9 October, 2025. Responses shall be emailed to Christopher.Rossi2@va.gov Capabilities Statements to include UEI number. Facsimile or Telephonic responses will not be accepted.
Note: All interested parties are reminded to be registered, active and verified in the following to be considered for Award (as applicable). SAM: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ 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. In accordance with 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. No quotes will be accepted.
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