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6640--Agilent Tape Station Bioanalyzer Intent to Sole Source

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36C24E22Q0140Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Research and Development, Regional Procurement Office East in Pittsburgh, PA, plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Agilent Instruments of Santa Clara, CA, on behalf of the VA Boston Healthcare System. The procurement involves acquiring one Agilent 4200 Tape Station Analyzer to support VA medical research studies. This instrument is designed for streamlined, automated processing of DNA and RNA samples with a capacity ranging from 1 to 96 samples per run. Key features include ease of use with ready-to-use consumables, fast processing times of 1 to 2 minutes per sample, excellent reproducibility through minimal user intervention, low sample volume requirements, zero carryover between samples, and flexible sample input formats. The analyzer also offers scalable throughput, low maintenance costs, and optional GLP/GMP compliance services with audit-ready documentation. The contract is justified under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 6.302-1, citing that Agilent is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the agency’s specific requirements. The equipment will be used at a VA facility in Boston, MA. While this is an intent to sole source and not a competitive solicitation, other potential vendors who believe they can meet the requirement were invited to submit capability statements by May 9, 2021. The contracting officer, Michael Haydo, is the point of contact for submissions and further inquiries. The contract falls under NAICS code 541380 and aims to ensure the VA obtains the specialized equipment needed for critical medical research.

General Info

Sole source contract with Agilent for Agilent 4200 Tape Station Analyzer supporting VA Boston research.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

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36C24E22Q0140 - Agilent Tape Station Bioanalyzer Intent to Sole Source

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PostedMay 3

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

Contacts1 person available

OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

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Michael D. HaydoContracting Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Veteran s Administration (VA) Office of Research and Development, Regional Procurement Office East in Pittsburgh, PA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Agilent Instruments based in Santa Clara, CA on behalf of the VA Boston Healthcare System. The requirement is to provide one Agilent 4200 Tape Station Analyzer for planned VA medical studies. Specifications The vendor shall supply instrumentation that meets or exceeds the following specifications: Ease-of-use: Ready-to-use ScreenTape consumables ensure operational simplicity. Automated: Walk-away operation with fully automated sample processing. Scalable: Individual sample lanes facilitate variable throughput from 1 to 96 samples at constant cost per sample. Flexible: Ready-to-use ScreenTape technology enables easy switching between DNA and RNA assays. Sample can be provided in either 16-tube strips or 96-well microtiter plates. Fast: Simplify your workflow no system setup procedures are required and get reliable results in as little as 1 to 2 minutes per sample, even for 96 samples. Excellent reproducibility: Achieve user independent results through minimal manual intervention. Low sample need: Requires only 1 to 2 µL of your precious samples per run even for high sensitivity analysis. Zero carryover: In addition to individual filtered loading tips, each sample is analyzed in a discrete ScreenTape lane. Low cost of ownership: Easy self-maintenance tasks guarantee lowest cost of ownership and maximize instrument uptime and productivity. GLP/GMP compliance: Receive audit-ready documentation with the optional compliance services like installation qualification (IQ) and operational qualification (OQ) service. Physical specifications: depth: 510 mm, dimensions (WxDxH): 435 mm x 510 mm x 445 mm, height: 445 mm, line frequency: 50-60 Hz, line voltage: 100-240 VAC, number of samples per run: any number between 1-96, power consumption: 50 VA, weight: 25.5 kg, width: 435 mm. The requirement will take place at a VA facility Boston, MA. The sole source is pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however; any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement and supporting documentation to the contracting office no later than Monday, May 9, 2021 (10:00 AM, EST). Interest/capability statements may be sent to Michael Haydo at contact@example.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.