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6640--Brand Name or Equal - Chromatography Detectors - IC
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This notice is a sources sought announcement issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through Network Contracting Office 23 to conduct market research for the procurement of brand name or equal analytical laboratory equipment, specifically the Waters ACQ I-Class PLUS (CM-A) with SM-FTN-I accessories, Clinical Acuity Installation Certification, FlexCHOICET coverage, and Waters LC System Disposal services. The procurement is governed by NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees, and all respondents must be authorized distributors of Waters or an equal product manufacturer. The Government seeks information on qualified vendors including their business size classification such as SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), small disadvantaged, woman-owned, or large business status, and requires disclosure of any GSA Schedule or Federal Supply Schedule holding the product. Vendors must provide their Unique Entity ID from SAM and confirm compliance with the Nonmanufacturer Rule if claiming socio-economic status, requiring proof of U.S. manufacturing and ownership of the product in accordance with industry practices. The equipment must meet strict technical specifications including a maximum operating pressure of 18,000 psi, flow accuracy of ±1.0%, flow precision below 0.075% RSD, dwell volume under 100 µL, and a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty. Delivery and installation are to occur at the Iowa City VA Health Care System under F.O.B. destination terms with a 60-day performance window after order receipt. Compliance with applicable Buy American Statute clauses may be required in a future solicitation, requiring manufacturers to be U.S.-based. Responses are mandatory to include company details, authorized distributor documentation, and feedback on the draft Statement of Work, and must be submitted via email to the designated contracting officer by June 10, 2026, at 5 p.m. Mountain Time. This notice does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract, nor does it accept pricing quotes; participation is solely for market research purposes to determine the availability of capable vendors before potential next-step acquisition actions such as a GSA eBuy RFQ or formal solicitation.
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Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa City, MN, 52246Set-Aside
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IMPORTANT If your firm is a Socio-economic Small Business (SDVOSB, VOSB, Hub zone, 8(a), Small, Small disadvantaged, Woman owned small business), please state if your firm is a Nonmanufacturer under the Nonmanufacturer Rule. For more information about the Nonmanufacturer Rule and how it applies to your firm, click on this Small Business Administration link: https://www.sba.gov/partners/contracting-officials/small-business-procurement/nonmanufacturer-rule Please check the lines below that apply to your firm: a. ____ Business size does not exceed 500 employees. b. ____ Firm is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells this type of item being supplies. c. ____ Firm takes ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice. d. ____ Supplies the end products of a small business manufacturer or processor made in the United States. If a future solicitation requires the Buy American Statute, the following two clauses will apply:
52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate Must have an Authorized Distributor Letter issued from the manufacture if not the manufacture for a supply acquisition request. The attached SOW is a draft and is NOT finalized. If any portions are unclear, prohibited, and/or you are unsure about the draft description of the requirement please list your comments and/or concerns in your response so they can be addressed. Response is due by 06/10/2026, at 1700 Mountain Time. Please submit e-mail responses to Mr. Dennis Salmonsen, Contract Specialist, at email address: dennis.salmonsen@va.gov. Please place Sources Sought No. in the subject line of your email. This notice is to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs in determining qualified sources only.
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: See DRAFT Statement of Work
BRAND NAME OR EQUAL for all line-items listed below. ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001
2.00 EA __________________
ACQ I-Class PLUS (CM-A) w/SM-FTN-I,IVD TRADE IN CREDIT Available
Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 176015111IVD
0002
2.00 EA __________________
CLINICAL ACQUITY INSTALLATION CERT
Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 741000375
0003
2.00 EA __________________ __________________
FlexCHOICET Coverage With the following configuration: 176600011 2 UPBSM+IVD 1PM SVC24M CLI 48H 176600011 2 UPCMAIVD 1PM SVC24M CLI 48H 176600011 2 UPIFTN+IVD 1PM SVC24M CLI 48H
Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 176600010
0004
2.00 EA __________________ __________________
Waters LC System Disposal Waters
Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 741000508
GRAND TOTAL __________________
NOTES: Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation whatsoever on the part of the Government to procure these supplies and/or services, or to issue a solicitation, nor to notify respondents of the results of this notice. No solicitation documents exists at this time; however, in the event the acquisition strategy demonstrates that GSA is a viable option for procuring a solution, the RFQ shall be posted to GSA eBuy where only those firms who currently hold a GSA Schedule with the applicable SIN will be able to respond. The Department of Veterans Affairs is neither seeking quotes nor accepting unsolicited quotes, and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. Any information the vendor considers proprietary should be clearly marked as such. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Sources Sought notice.
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