SPECIAL NOTICE
65 -- Intent to Sole Source to LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORP QuantStudio 6 Pro Real-Time PCR System
- Notice Date
- 8/23/2023 5:34:56 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 339112
— Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249) MURFREESBORO TN 37129 USA
- ZIP Code
- 37129
- Solicitation Number
- 36C24923Q0564
- Response Due
- 8/28/2023 9:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 10/27/2023
- Point of Contact
- Scott Dickey, Contracting Officer, Phone: 615-225-5635
- E-Mail Address
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scott.dickey@va.gov
(scott.dickey@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- Special Notice Special Notice Special Notice *= Required Field Special Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 9, Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Nashville Medical Center and Network Contracting Office (NCO) 09 intends to issue and award a Sole Source single award Firm-Fixed Price type contract to Life Technologies Corporation, for QuantStudio 6 Pro Real-Time PCR System from ThermoFisher Scientific. This system is a quantitative real-time PCR machine that amplifies DNA or cDNA targets for the application of gene expression analysis and microRNA profiling. The platform allows for up to four user-interchangeable blocks to accommodate 96-well plates, 384-well plates, and TaqMan Array Cards, the only manufacturer of this equipment. This VAMC is located 1310 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212. It has been determined that through initial Market Research, only 1 (one) responsible source can provide the required equipment as identified below, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements . Item # Description/Part Number* Qty 1 QST QS6 PRO 96W 0.1ML QPCR LPT SYSTEM 1 2 FAST 96 WELL RNASE P VERIF PLATE 1 3 FG, MICROPLATE, LHS 96 WELL, BARCODE 1 4 OPTICAL ADHESIVE COVERS 25 PCS/ PACK 1 5 FAST 96-WELL 10-DYE CAL KIT EA 1 6 FAST 96WELL ROI&BCKGRND PLATES EACH 1 7 KIT, 802.11AC/B/G/N WIFI DONGLE EACH 1 8 SMARTSTART QS 6/7 PRO 1DAY, CS TRAINING 1 9 AB ASSURANCE,1PM, QSTUDIO6PRO EACH 1 10 384-WELL BLOCK UPGRADE EACH 384-Well Block upgrade for ViiA (TM) 7 Instrument. 1 11 TAQMAN RNASE P FAST 384W VERIF PLATE 1 12 384-WELL 10-DYE CAL KIT EACH 1 13 384-WELL ROI&BACKGROUND PLATES EACH 1 14 ADDL BLOCK SERVICE,PM,QS6 ADD ON 1 THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES/PROPOSALS AND NO SOLICIATION IS AVAILABLE. Telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made based on quotes or offers received in response to this notice. All responsible sources may identify their interest to meet this requirement to Scott Dickey by 11:00 am (CST), Monday, August 28, 2023. Additionally, any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the government by providing the following: 1.Business Size and Socio-Economic Status: (a) Indicate whether your business is large or small (b) If small, indicate if your firm qualifies as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business (c) If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (d) Indicate if your firm is a certified Hub zone firm (e) Indicate if your firm is a woman-owned or operated business (f) Indicate if your firm is a VIP verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) (g) Include the DUNS number of your firm. (h) State whether your firm is registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and/or the VetBiz Registry at www.vetbiz.gov. If not, please NOTE: any future solicitation could only be awarded to a contractor who is registered in SAM. To receive award based on VOSB or SDVOSB status you must be registered in the VetBiz Registry. 2. Authorization to Perform: Prospective non-OEM contractors MUST provide an authorization letter from ThermoFisher Scientific identifying they are authorized to provide the required Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/equipment. The intent of this notice is for informational purposes only. Interested parties may submit information for consideration by the government to: scott.dickey@va.gov no later than the response due date/time identified above.
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