6515--Sources Sought - BD FACSLyric Systems - West Roxbury VAMC
Issuing Agency:VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (Maine)
Solicitation ID:sam_a6136a8e4c354467a860c1d7984daec5
RFP Description
Location: West Roxbury, Maine. 1. PURPOSE The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 1, is conducting market research to identify sources capable of providing BD FACSLyric IVD Flow Cytometry Systems and associated components for use by the VA Boston Healthcare System, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service. This notice is issued in accordance with FAR Part 10 Market Research and does not constitute a solicitation or request for quotes. 2. BACKGROUND The VA requires two BD FACSLyric 3L12C Instrument US IVD units (model 663518) and associated hardware, software, consumables, and workflow components necessary to support clinical flow cytometry operations. The new systems must integrate seamlessly with the VA s existing BD instruments, antibodies, and software platforms to maintain testing continuity, avoid revalidation of established protocols, and prevent operational disruption. 3. SUMMARY OF REQUIRED ITEMS Required items include but are not limited to: BD FACSLyric 3L12C instruments, computer bundles, monitors, printers, barcode scanners, extended-use tanks, loader options, tube racks, CST beads, buffers, cleaning solutions, assay modules, workflow manager software, licenses, and support services. 4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES Product # Description Qty U/I 663518 00382906635181 FACSLyric 3L12C Instrument USIVD 2 EA 667228 00382906672285 Computer Bundle Z2SFFG9 Lyric US IVD 2 EA 665425 00382906654250 Assy Printer HP Color LaserJet Pro 2 EA 664872 00382906648723 Monitor Desktop Display 27 Inch 2 EA 663058 00382906630582 Scanner Barcode 2D 2 EA 651158 00382906511584 BD FACSLyric Extended Use Tanks 2 EA 662879 00382906628794 FACS Universal Loader Option US 2 EA 651314 00382906513144 Assembly Tube Rack 30 2 EA 651319 00382906513199 Assembly Tube Rack 40 2 EA 662413 00382906624130 CST beads 50T IVD 2 EA 661614 00382906616142 FC Bead Dilution Buffer 2 EA 340345 00382903403455 BD FACS Clean Solution 5L 2 EA 99-30211-00 BD FACSflow Sheath Fluid 20L 2 EA 662961 00382906629616 Kit FC Beads 7 Color US IVD 2 EA 661629 00382906616296 BD FC Beads BV711 2 EA 661630 00382906616302 BD FC Beads BV786 2 EA 340334 00382903403349 Trucount Absolute Counting Tubes US IVD 2 EA 661621 00382906616210 BD FC Beads APC-H7 2 EA 661624 00382906616241 BD FC Beads V500-C 2 EA 661623 00382906616234 BD FC Beads V450 2 EA 661626 00382906616265 BD FC Beads BV605 2 EA 661625 00382906616258 BD FC Beads APC-R700 2 EA 664017 00382906640178 Software Assurity Linc RSS v6.0 2 EA 664236 00382906642363 Module FACSuiteMutlitest 4c Assay US IVD 2 EA 664237 00382906642370 Module FACSuiteMultitest 6c Assay US IVD 2 EA 664011 00382906640116 Kit Software FACS Workflow Manager v1.2 1 EA 664014 00382906640147 Assy Cert Workflow Mgr Connect License 1 EA 667968 00382906679680 Computer Bundle Z2SFFG9 Workflow Mgr 1 EA 662758 Workflow Mgr Hardware Service w/Onsite 1 EA 653775 FACS Workflow Manager Implementation 1 EA 667985 00382906679857 Renew 1-year BD FWM software 2 EA 667986 00382906679864 Renew 1-year Connection license 2 EA 5. DELIVERY LOCATION VA Boston Healthcare System 1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132 6. REQUESTED CAPABILITY INFORMATION The Government seeks capability information from sources able to supply the specified equipment for VISN 1, including whether the equipment and associated components offered are domestic or non-domestic in origin. Vendors should briefly summarize their technical capability, relevant experience, delivery capacity, business size or socioeconomic status, and ability to comply with applicable trade or country-of-origin requirements. 7. RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS Responses should include company name, SAM UEI, business size classification, evidence of capability to provide all required BD FACSLyric items, authorization documentation (if applicable), delivery timeframes, and any other relevant information. 8. DISCLAIMER This is NOT a solicitation. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing a response. Responses will be used to determine whether a competitive procurement is appropriate. 9. RESPONSE SUBMISSION All responses shall be submitted electronically to: Dewan Britton, Contract Specialist Email: Dewan.Britton@va.gov
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