THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTE; THE VA IS NOT SEEKING PRICING OR OFFERS. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office-8, in support of the Orlando VA Medical Center , is performing market research to compile data regarding: (1) The availability and capability of qualified small business concerns; (2) Identify if there are sufficient number of qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran Owned, Small Business, HUB Zone 8(a), Women-Owned, or Small Disadvantaged Business concerns relative to the subject North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code listed below. Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate procurement method, including any set-aside decision. Respondents should clearly describe their capabilities. NAICS code assigned is: 334516 DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT: For Brand Name or Equal product to ensure that sufficient information is available with descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings or other information) to assist the reviewing agency with market research. Reagents and Consumables to operate Leica Bond Instrument Manufacturer: Leica Biosystems Item # Part Number Description 1 AR9222 Dewax Solution (AR9222) 2 AR9352 Primary Antibody Diluent 3 AR9551 Enzyme Pretreatment Kit 4 AR9590 Wash Solution 10X Concentrate 5 AR9640 Epitope Retrieval 2 6 AR9961 Epitope Retrieval 1 7 CS9100 Aspirating Probe Cleaning System 8 CS9100 Aspirating Probe Cleaning Kit 9 DS9390 Polymer Refine Red Detection 10 DS9477 Chromplex 1 Duel Detection 11 DS9800 Polymer Refine Detection (DAB) 12 OP309700 Open Containers-30 ml 13 OP79193 Open Containers-7ml 14 S21.1971.110 Mixing Stations 15 S21.2001 Universal Covertiles 16 S21.4564 Slide Label and Print Ribbon 17 IHC5994-A H. pylori 18 PA0046 Cylin D1 19 PA0515 Chromagranin a 20 Multiple Ready To Use (RTU) variety of antibodies Reagent quantities are estimated based on projected test volume of 5,500 for the base year and a 2% projected increase for each option year: Monthly Reagent quantities are "estimates only". OVAMC Lab will order these reagents and consumables, monthly or as needed. If interested provide a capability statement, to include your complete address, phone & email address of contact. All vendors shall be registered in System Award Management (SAM) to be considered for any contract award, and proof of certified Vet Biz registry (if applicable) is required. All emails from interested parties must be received by 9:00 am (EST), January 17, 2017 addressed to the following email: [email protected]. Note: Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the expense of the respondent. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFQ.

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