J066--Maintenance agreement for BD FACSAria Fusion cell sorter | Philadelphia VAMC
ID: 36C24425Q0546Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d3d1a73d07ca484abf96370274a28ec5/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 7, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Philadelphia VA Medical Center, is seeking qualified contractors to provide a maintenance agreement for the BD FACSAria Fusion cell sorter through a Sources Sought Notice. The procurement aims to establish a comprehensive service plan that includes preventive maintenance, software updates, unlimited on-site visits, and emergency service responses to ensure the equipment operates efficiently in support of ongoing research initiatives. This advanced flow cytometry equipment is critical for various laboratory-based and translational research projects funded by multiple agencies, including the NIH and DoD. Interested parties, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), must submit their capability statements and relevant qualifications by April 7, 2025, to Yazmin Alvarez at yazmin.alvarez@va.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Yazmin AlvarezContract Specialist
302-944-2511 x5202
yazmin.alvarez@va.gov
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36C24425Q0546.docx
Apr 2, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
The Philadelphia VA Medical Center is seeking a maintenance agreement for the BD FACSAria Fusion cell sorter through a Sources Sought Notice, which serves to gather information for planning rather than a formal solicitation. Responses are requested by April 7, 2025, particularly from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). The Performance Work Statement outlines requirements for providing a comprehensive service plan, including preventive maintenance, software updates, unlimited on-site visits, emergency service responses, and maintenance reports for the flow cytometer and cell sorter. The contractor must be experienced with BD FACSAria equipment and will be required to provide a four-year service plan starting in April 2025, including one base year and three option years. The primary goal is to ensure the equipment operates efficiently to support ongoing research. Interested contractors must respond with capability statements and specific information about their qualifications and business structure, helping the VA develop its acquisition strategy. This proactive approach emphasizes collaboration with small businesses, ensuring that the VA meets its needs while fostering economic opportunities in the veteran community.
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