6640--BNOE Centrifuge & Medifuge
ID: 36C26025Q0608Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b02d47d8d5c64f90b7b6b9be2b254442/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide specific laboratory centrifuges, namely the BNOE Thermo Scientific Medifuge and Sorvall ST1 Plus-MD, for the Jonathan M. Wainwright VAMC located in Walla Walla, WA. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather information on the availability and capabilities of potential suppliers, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Veteran Owned Small Businesses, to fulfill this requirement. The centrifuges are essential for laboratory operations, and the procurement process is intended to promote participation from veteran-owned businesses while conducting market research without committing to a contract. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and a courtesy quote to Tracy Heath at tracy.heath@va.gov by 3:00 PM PST on June 16, 2025, as no solicitation is currently available.

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    Tracy HeathContract Specialist
    (253) 888-4903
    tracy.heath@va.gov
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    The Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks information from potential suppliers who can provide specific laboratory centrifuges for the Jonathan M. Wainwright VAMC in Walla Walla, WA. The notice invites responses primarily from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and other qualified vendors to identify their capabilities and availability for supplying the BNOE Thermo Scientific Medifuge and Sorvall ST1 Plus-MD centrifuges. Key details include the quantities desired, technical specifications, and required qualifications for responding parties, which must include their business classification and registration with the System for Award Management (SAM). The intent of this inquiry is to conduct market research to determine suitable vendors without committing to a contract or financial obligation. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a capability statement along with a courtesy quote by June 16, 2025. This process aims to streamline procurement for essential medical equipment while promoting participation from veteran-owned businesses.
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