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36C25022Q0120Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center plans to procure a specialized Analysis System through a sole source acquisition under FAR 8.405-6(b)(1), allowing negotiation with a single provider without competitive bidding. The intended supplier is Biotek Instruments Inc., utilizing their GSA Contract GS-07F-5363R. The procurement involves a Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Microplate Reader, a sophisticated analytical device capable of digital fluorescence, brightfield, color brightfield, and phase contrast microscopy alongside multi-mode fluorescence, absorbance, and luminescence detection. This equipment is designated exclusively for biological research purposes and not for clinical patient care. The system is uniquely suited to the VA’s research needs, as confirmed by market research identifying no other product that combines all required modalities in one instrument. Potential vendors were invited to express interest and capability by November 24, 2021, to assist the VA in deciding whether to pursue a competitive procurement process. Any information provided would be used solely to assess competition viability, without obligation or cost to the government. The contracting office is based in Dayton, Ohio, with Rachelle Hamer serving as the point of contact for inquiries. At the time of the notice, no formal solicitation was issued, and all communication was to be conducted via email referencing the solicitation number 36C25022Q0120. The NAICS code associated with this contract is 334519, targeting a small business size standard of 500 employees.

General Info

VA to procure specialized Cell Imaging Microplate Reader from Biotek Instruments via sole source.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

NAICS

334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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NONE

Documents

RFQ 36C25022Q0120 - Analysis System

2 pages · sources-sought

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PostedNov 16

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Office AddressDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Contacts

Rachelle HamerRachelle J. Hamer

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

SPECIAL NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Analysis System The Department of Veterans Affairs, The Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, 10701 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 8.405-6(b)(1), Limited sources justification and approval. The NAICS code is 334519 with a small business size standard of 500. The VA intends to solicit and negotiate with Biotek Instruments Inc., 100 Tigan St., Winooski, VT 05404, on GSA Contract GS-07F-5363R for an Analysis System. This is a Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Microplate Reader analytical system which is used for digital fluorescence, brightfield, color brightfield and phase contrast microscopy and multi-mode fluorescence, absorbance and luminescence detection in biological research samples. This system will not be used in patient clinical care and will only be used for research purposes. Market research was conducted, and this is the only device that meets our research requirements in a single multi-modal reader. Other persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 5PM EST. Such capabilities information will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. - All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No solicitation is available at this time. All inquiries must be submitted by email to Rachelle Hamer at contact@example.gov. Enter RFQ 36C25022Q0120| Analysis System in the email subject line.