THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. We are seeking information for market research purposes only. The Government will not pay for any information solicited. The VHA Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) is conducting a market survey to find qualified vendors who can provide the following items: Brand Name or Equal to (see salient characteristics below) ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT 0001 1.00 EA Chemagic Prepito-D isolation machine LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 2022-0020 0002 1.00 EA Accessories kit for Prepito 2022 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 61010077 0003 1.00 EA Prepito Tip and tube rack LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: CMG-570 0004 1.00 EA one day application support LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: CMG-130055179 0005 1.00 EA Prepito IQ-OQ + installation LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: N0239034 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS Functions to be performed: Capacity to isolate nucleic acids from 10ul to 1ml using magnetic bead technology. Bar code reading and sample tracking required. Ability to run multiple samples in one run. Performance required: High quality DNA with a molecular weight of 50 to 200kb. Obtaining 260/280 absorbance ratio of 1.8-2.0 for archive quality DNA. DNA eluted at room temperature. Essential physical characteristics; Dimensions (width X depth X height): Compact benchtop design - 40-60cm X 50-90cm X 50-90 cm All responses shall be submitted no later than 5:00 PM EST on Thursday, August 01st, 2019. All interested parties should respond in writing, via email, to [email protected]. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. In response, please include the following: Company/individual name, Address, Point of contact with phone number Indicate FSS/GSA contract number or Open Market, as applicable FSS Category you qualify for Tax ID number DUNS number Capabilities statement Company Socio-Economic SIZE (example large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB etc.) Enough information to demonstrate the ability to provide the required item (i.e. authorized distributor letter) If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned or Veteran-Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site: http://vip.vetbiz.gov). The Veteran Administration is required to give priority to SDVOSB and then VOSB concerns if there should be sufficient firms available to compete under a set-aside. If insufficient veteran owned small business responses are received, the acquisition will be set-aside for small business participation if there are sufficient firms available. If insufficient small business responses are received, the action will be advertised for full and open competition. The NAICS 334516 is applicable to this acquisition; with a size standard of 1000 employees. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a) Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at the System for Award Management (SAM) as a part of required registration in conjunction with FAR 4.1102(a) that states, Prospective contractors shall be registered in the (SAM) database prior to award of a contract or agreement. Therefore, due to time constraints, vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award.

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