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6640--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE COVARIS ME220 FOCUSED-ULTRASONICATOR

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36C24E21Q0086Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, VAMC-Western New York Research and Development Group plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Covaris, Inc. for the purchase of the Covaris ME220 Focused-ultrasonicator. This specialized equipment is essential for ongoing research at VAMC-WNY, as it uniquely allows for the precise shearing of RNA, DNA, and chromatin, as well as protein isolation, all within minutes. These capabilities are critical for next-generation sequencing library preparation and other advanced biomolecular research activities conducted by the facility. The contract is being pursued under FAR 6.302-1, which permits sole source acquisitions when only one responsible source is available. Although this announcement is not a request for competitive proposals, any original equipment manufacturers or authorized representatives who believe they can supply the required equipment may submit a capability statement by April 5th, 2021. Responses are to be submitted via email to the designated contract specialist, Shannon Hukriede, and no telephone requests will be accepted. The Government reserves the right to make a final decision on whether to compete the acquisition based on the submissions received.

General Info

VAMC-Western New York plans sole source purchase of Covaris ME220 for advanced biomolecular research.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

NAICS

335999 - All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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36C24E21Q0086 - Intent to Sole Source Covaris ME220

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PostedMar 31

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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

Contacts

Shannon HukriedeContract Specialist

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VAMC-Western New York (WNY), Research and Development Group intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, with Covaris, Inc. for the Covaris ME220 Focused-ultrasonicator. This equipment will be utilized to support research studies at the VAMC-WNY. The Covaris Focused-ultrasonicator is the only known ultrasonicator that can shear RNA, DNA, and chromatin, and be used for protein isolation, reproducibly, in a matter of minutes. Shearing and isolation of all biomolecules is important for not only next generation sequencing library preparation, but also for continuing research within this study. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement and who is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller of all the items listed above, may submit a capability statement to the contracting office no later than Monday, April 5th, 2021, 11 AM, ET. Interest/capability statements may be sent to Shannon Hukriede 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.