DOCUMENT
66 -- Cryostats - Attachment
- Notice Date
- 7/10/2017
- Notice Type
- Attachment
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;VISN/18PHX;777 E. Missouri, Suite 300;Phoenix AZ 85014
- ZIP Code
- 85014
- Solicitation Number
- VA25817N0605
- Response Due
- 7/14/2017
- Archive Date
- 8/13/2017
- Point of Contact
- Joel A Fada
- E-Mail Address
-
5-4435<br
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. This is not a request for proposals. A solicitation will not be issued at this time. The Department of Veterans Affairs has a requirement to purchase a Brand Name or Equal CryoStar NX50 HVD Low Profile Cryostats. The intent of the procurement is to award a firm-fixed price contract. Please see the below minimum specs for this requirement: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Due to limited floor space, the cryostats must be free standing and have physical dimensions of approximately 30 W x 40 D. EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONALITY Motorized height adjustment range of 32 to 44 to allow users of different height ranges to cut in the correct ergonomic position while sitting or standing. Leg room extending to the back of the cryostat to allow for correct ergonomic positioning while cutting in a seated position. Integrated vacutome system for stretching sections to prevent curling. Actively cooled cryobar, blade holder, specimen holder, and chamber air to maintain proper sample temperature. 50 minute Cold Disinfection Fumigation cycle (programmed or immediate) which can be interrupted as necessary. Touch screen user access. Low profile blade holder. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Vendor shall provide standard one-year warranty from date of shipment. Vendor shall define daily, weekly, monthly, and as needed maintenance. Vendor shall indicate which tasks are user level and which are service level. TRAINING: The vendor shall provide on-site training for general use and maintenance of the cryostats for all Histopathology and Mohs Technicians that use the cryostats. Delivery FOB: Destination to: Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System 3601 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85723 The applicable NAICS code is 334516. The resulting contract will be a firm fixed price order. The delivery term is to be 30 calendar days ARO, with no options included. PLEASE INDICATE IN YOUR RESPONSE YOUR BUSINESS SIZE ANFD IF YOU ARE A MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR. IF THE ITEMS ARE AVAIABLE ON A FSS SCHEDULE PLEASE IN CLUDE THE FSS SCHEDULE NUMBER. ALL RESPONDANTS MUST BE MANFACTURERS OR AUTHORZED DISTRIBUTORS. NO REFURBISHED OR GRAY MARKET ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. It is anticipated that a Request for Quotes will be issued in July, 2017. Award of a firm fixed price contract is contemplated by September, 2017. This notice is published to conduct market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), capable of performing the requirements to warrant a socio-economic set-aside or full & open competition. It is strongly recommended that interested parties register in the US Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Biz database and the Small Business Administration (SBA) database. Registration may be accomplished at http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ and www.sba.gov/, respectively. Interested parties responding to this sources sought request shall submit the following information at a minimum: (1) company name and address, point of contact with phone number, and DUNS number; (2) documentation relating to capability of performance of residential renovation projects (including references); (3) intentions of subcontracting program to include set-asides; (4) proof of registration in the VA Vet Biz or SBA websites or intention of registration prior to submission of offers to a solicitation; (5) documentation on company s bonding capacity and limitations; (6) If you are a distributor a statement from the manufacturer that your company is a authorized distributor; (7) a statement to inform the government if you are a manufacturer or distributor; (8) any information regarding FSS Schedule availability; (9) any other pertinent company documentation. The response date to this Sources Sought notice is July 14th th, 2017 at 4:00 pm AZ time. This market research is for informational and planning purposes only to determine if a socio-economic set-aside, or full & open competition, or sole-source procurement is appropriate. The Government will not pay any costs for responses submitted. Electronic submissions are acceptable via Joel.fada@va.gov. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE OTHER THAN WHAT IS NOTED HEREIN. ALL FIRMS ARE INSTRUCTED NOT TO CALL THE INDIVIDUAL VA MEDICAL CENTERS REQUESTING MORE INFORMATION.
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- Document(s)
- Attachment
- File Name: VA258-17-N-0605 VA258-17-N-0605.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3646628&FileName=VA258-17-N-0605-000.docx)
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- File Name: VA258-17-N-0605 VA258-17-N-0605.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3646628&FileName=VA258-17-N-0605-000.docx)
- Place of Performance
- Address: SAVAHCS;3601 S. 6th Ave;Tucson
- Zip Code: 85723
- Zip Code: 85723
- Record
- SN04573043-W 20170712/170710235519-1807803ad410678e3bb3496345c9fcfe (fbodaily.com)
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