SPECIAL NOTICE
65 -- Thin Prep Processor
- Notice Date
- 5/10/2024 7:46:19 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 339112
— Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245) LINTHICUM MD 21090 USA
- ZIP Code
- 21090
- Solicitation Number
- 36C24524Q0520
- Response Due
- 5/17/2024 7:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 06/01/2024
- Point of Contact
- SINGLETARY, RYAN, CONTRACTING OFFICER, Phone: 202-745-8000
- E-Mail Address
-
RYAN.SINGLETARY@VA.GOV
(RYAN.SINGLETARY@VA.GOV)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339112. Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 5 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide equipment for Thin Prep Genesis Processor for the Hershel ""Woody"" Williams VAMC - 1540 Spring Valley Dr, Huntington, WV 25704. ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT 0001 1.00 EA PRD-04573 ThinPrep Genesis MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): PRD-04573 Statement of Work for Thin Prep Genesis Processor for the Hershel Woody Williams VA Medical Center Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service INTRODUCTION The Hershel Woody Williams VA Medical Center Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service is in need of a Thin Prep Genesis System. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS Overall size: 22-23 inches x 18-19 inches x 14-15 inches Weight: 85 90 lbs Waste bottle size: 17-18 inches x 6-7 inches Operating within temperature range from 60°-90° F Shipping and storage temperature range -20°-122°F Operating humidity 20% - 80% RH Automated uncapping/capping of tubes Closed cap dispersion Touch screen Multiple pipette tip capability Power allotment of equal to or less than 300 Watts Contained pipette tip disposal area USB port for future expansion Easy to clean drip tray Pollution Degree II in accordance with IEC 60664 Category II indoor use only Fusing two 10A/250V 3AG glass, time delay REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to process liquid-based cytologic specimens to produce the microscope slides used to screen for the presence of atypical cells, cervical cancer including adenocarcinoma or its precursor lesions, as well as other cytologic categories. The Thin Prep Genesis System is used to process liquid-based cytologic specimens to produce a thin, uniform preparation of cells that is transferred and fixed onto a glass microscope slide. The slides from patient samples are used to screen for the presence of atypical cells, cervical cancer including adenocarcinoma or its precursor lesions, as well as other cytologic categories. The slide is delivered directly into a cup containing an alcohol fixative bath. After processing, the slide is ready for staining, cover slipping and screening by a Pathologist promoting confidence in results while optimizing lab performance. The Thin Prep Genesis processor is used to prepare ThinPrep Pap test slides from ThinPrep PreservCyt sample vials to screen for the presence of atypical cells, cervical cancer including adenocarcinoma or its precursor lesions, as well as other cytologic categories. The system also allows to prepare slides from non-gynecological specimens collected for general cytologic screening allowing significant advancement in the ability to detect infection and reactive cellular changes better than that of the conventional cytologic smear. DELIVERABLES: At installation of new equipment, vendor will provide required system upon purchase and deliver to loading dock. Vendor will provide technical support to assist in equipment installation/set-up, staff training and methodology problems and questions. Vendor will also honor one (1) year warranty after installation of system. Biomedical Equipment Support Engineering Service will install unit. TRAINING AND PROCEDURES: Vendor shall provide all education/training on site during installations. Training must include basic operation, quality control (if applicable), required user performed maintenance and troubleshooting. Vendor must supply all necessary procedure manuals, troubleshooting manuals, operator manuals and service/maintenance manuals. DELIVERY ADDRESS: Hershel Woody Williams VA Medical Center, 1540 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington, WV 25704 The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc. (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? (4) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (5) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number. (6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract? (7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. (8) Please submit your capabilities in regards to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? *** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items"" meet all required salient characteristics. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Ryan.Singletary@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Wednesday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM EST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.
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