Airfuge Air-Driven Ultracentrifuge Equipment, KC VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 15 in Leavenworth, Kansas, is seeking market research for the procurement of a Beckman Coulter Airfuge air-driven ultracentrifuge system for the Kansas City VA Medical Center. This sources-sought notice, identified by solicitation number 36C25526Q0382 and posted on May 6, 2026, with responses due by May 20, 2026, aims to gather information from potential vendors to inform a future solicitation. Respondents are required to submit a comprehensive package including company name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, email, UEI number, GSA Contract number if applicable, a detailed capability statement demonstrating experience with similar laboratory equipment, product brochures with full technical specifications, and an authorized distributor letter from the original equipment manufacturer. The equipment must match the existing model at the KCVA facility and include compatible rotors, air filtration assemblies, and accessories. Performance will occur at theKansas City VA Medical Center, where the vendor is responsible for verifying site readiness, including adequate bench space, a grounded electrical outlet, and a clean compressed air supply, followed by installation, functional verification, commissioning, and hands-on operator training on rotor selection, safety, and maintenance. All documentation must align with internal KCVA validation standards and standard operating procedures. The contractor must provide an installation record, commissioning report, operational manuals, maintenance schedules, and a recommended spare parts list. SAM.gov registration is mandatory, and vendors claiming SDVOSB or VOSB status must be verified in the SBA’s Dynamic Small Business Search. No formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing data, or award criteria are included as this is a pre-solicitation market research action. Submission is accepted via email or mail to the contracting officer, Tywanna Sparks, with no specified file format requirements, though PDF is recommended. Packaging must prevent shipping damage and include a packing list, with equipment labeled using serial numbers for verification, though no barcoding or military packaging standards are mandated. Payment and invoice procedures are not detailed, and no contract type, value, or delivery schedule has been established yet.