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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF JULY 20, 2023 SAM #7905
SOURCES SOUGHT

65 -- 586-23-3-047-0085-WIZARD2 GAMMA COUNTER 1-DCTW/3 1K SAMPL Little Rock VA Medical Center

Notice Date

7/18/2023 1:00:50 PM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) RIDGELAND MS 39157 USA
 

ZIP Code

39157
 

Solicitation Number

36C25623Q1448
 

Response Due

7/21/2023 9:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

08/20/2023
 

Point of Contact

LaTonya Mack, Contract Specialist, Phone: 601-206-6964
 

E-Mail Address

latonya.mack@va.gov
(latonya.mack@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
 

Awardee

null
 

Description

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 Request For Information (RFI) DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the Government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI. 1. Title: (Brand Name or Equal) - PerkinElmer Wizard2 Gamma Counter 1-detw/3 1K VAMC 2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly for the following: Item No Or Stock# Description quantity/Unit A491000 1 TRI-CARB LSC 4910TR 110V 1EA 6008500A 2 UNQUENCHED LSC standards, 2oml vials 1 EA 6008400 3 UNQUENCHED LSC standards, 7ml vials 1 EA 7001555 4 LASER PRINTER, 110V 1 EA 5086347 5 Utility Cart (Assembled) 1 EA N0209810 6 Installion I 1 EA 7009002 7 NEW INSTRUMENT ONLINE TRAINING & SUPPORT 1 EA 2480-0010 8 WIZARD2 GAMMA COUNTER 1-DCTW/3 1K SAMPL 1 EA 6018504A 9 I-129 CALIBRATION SOURCE 1 EA 1651591 10 LINE CORD MIN 8'MAX 10',3x18 AWG 2EA N0209811 11INSTALLATION II 1 EA 7001555 12 LASER PRINTER, 110V 1 EA 5086347 13 UTILITY CART (ASSEMBLED) 1 EA 7009002 14 NEW INSTRUMENT ONLINE TRAINING & SUPPORT 1 EA The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334516 is 1,000 Employees. STATEMENT OF WORK Description The 2480 WIZARD2® gamma counter is the premier system for counting high-energy gamma emitters, as well as low activity and environmental samples. The instrument has a maximum capacity of 1000 samples and its state-of-the-art radiation shield delivers optimal performance in gamma measurements. Standard features Detector system consists of a thallium activated, sodium iodide crystal. The crystal height is 80 mm (3.15 in) and diameter 75 mm (2.95 in). The detector uses 4 counting geometry to ensure optimal counting efficiency of the sample. Radiation shielding is present for the detector assembly and the conveyor. The detector assembly is surrounded by a minimum of 50 mm (2.0 in) of lead shielding above and below. The shielding against the conveyor is 75 mm (2.95 in) of solid lead. Sample changer has a storage capacity of 100 racks (1000 samples, 3 mL tubes) or 54 racks (270 sample, 20 mL tubes) Linear multichannel analyzer with 2048 channels. Dead time is 2.5 µ The Tri-Carb 4910TR liquid scintillation counter provides high performance and flexibility for multi-application and multi-user laboratories detecting radioactivity in life science research, environmental monitoring and/or health physics assays. Optional Packages are available for High Sensitivity Counting of low activity samples and Alpha Beta Separation for unknown or mixed samples. Standard Features TR-LSC (Time-resolved Liquid Scintillation Counting) for high sensitivity, low background liquid scintillation counting Quanta Smart  Software a robust multitasking, easy networking environment with unlimited assays in a secure multiuser environment Spectra Works 2 spectral analysis package that determines optimal counting regions, and calculates figure of merit automatically Replay reanalyzes sample counts without recounting samples Dynamic color correction ensures accuracy of tracking lower energy sample spectra over a wide quench range Auxiliary Spectrum Memory stores rejected events for future analysis Bi-directional sample conveyer with a capacity of up to 408 (20mL vials) or 720 (4 or 7 mL vials) Varisette  sample cassette for intermixing vial sizes without special adapters Operational-status LED indicator for clear assay status updates at a glance Luminescence Detection Reporting percent luminescence is flagged on printout to alert user of possible sample problems Direct DPM determines single-label DPM in any cocktail without the use of quench standards 30 Quick Count protocol flags with the flexibility to define unlimited assays Fold-away ergonomic arm adaptable to enter data either sitting or standing Built in Computer with Windows 10 Operating System Physical data Dimensions H/W/D 18.5 /40.5/32 in (47/103/81 cm) Dimensions with temperature control H/W/D 18.5 /40.5/32 in (47/103/81 cm) Weight 477 lb (217 kg) Weight with temperature control 523 lb (238 kg) Additional Options Luminescence Correction removes sample counts induced by luminescence in the sample High Sensitivity Counting lowers background levels for improved instrument sensitivity Enhanced IPA (Instrument Performance Assessment) monitors and reports eight key counting performance metrics for quality assurance and warns of significant changes Alpha Beta Separation via PSA Histogram and Dual PSA Discriminators improves accuracy for mixed and unknown samples containing isotopes with overlapping energies Delivery: Vendor shall deliver equipment no later than 30-days from the date of award. Four units to be delivered to each of the following sites Monday Friday (Excluding National Holidays), 8am 4:30pm: G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center Deliver to: Logan Cowart 1500 E Woodrow Wilson Blvd Jackson MS 39216 6. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this RFI. Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI: a. Where are the requested items/equipment manufactured? Vendor must attach documentation of this information to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice b. Are the requested items/equipment manufactured by a Small or Large business? Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)? Vendor must attach documentation of this to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice c. Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in performance of this requirement? The VA does not accept grey market items and therefore the Vendor must attach evidence of this access (Authorized Distributor letter) to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice. d. Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following: Point(s) of contact name: _______________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone number: ___________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________ Company's business size: ________________________________________________ Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) #: _______________________________ e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite __________________ NAICS code? Please provide proof of qualifications. f. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)? If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market Research. 7. Opportunity/Market Pricing: The G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the G.V. Sonny Montgomery VAMC in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Therefore, vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation. 8. Instructions and Response Guidelines: Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted no later than 3:00pm (CST), Wednesday, July 19, 2023 via email to latonya.mack@va.gov RFI responses are due by 11:00am (CST) Friday, July 21, 2023 size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to latonya.mack@va.gov. The subject line shall read: NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f). VAMC as Market Research and will not be released outside of the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16. 9. Contact Information: LaTonya G Mack LaTonya.Mack@va.gov Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/47da5c5b5aea42a9ba49c90ed618b857/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veteran Affairs G.V. Sonny Montgomery VAMC Deliver to: 1500 E Woodrow Wilson Blvd, Jackson 39216

Zip Code: 39216
 

Record

SN06754169-F 20230720/230718230054 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

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