6515--Equipment - Bath Pipette Calibration System (VA-25-00046661)
ID: 36C24225Q0351Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/147504bb036f47fb99ce9e31fa7a1c28/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking vendors for the procurement of a Bath Pipette Calibration System, specifically the PCS-510 Instrument Package, to enhance laboratory liquid handling accuracy and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The system must include a calibration instrument, user-friendly software, a portable computer, and a label printer, all designed to meet or exceed the performance of the Artel Pipette Calibration System. This initiative is crucial for maintaining high laboratory standards and compliance with FDA regulations, emphasizing features such as audit trails and electronic signatures. Interested parties must respond to the Sources Sought Notice by February 20, 2025, and should direct inquiries to Contract Specialist LaTriece Bruce at latriece.bruce@va.gov, as telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    LaTriece BruceContract Specialist
    Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
    latriece.bruce@va.gov
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    36C24225Q0351.docx
    The Bath VA Medical Center issues a Sources Sought Notice to acquire a Bath Pipette Calibration System aimed at enhancing laboratory liquid handling accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. The desired system is the PCS-510 Instrument Package, which should equal or exceed the performance of the Artel Pipette Calibration System. Key features include precise calibration, user-friendly software, and compliance tools, as well as extended warranty services and annual recertification for ongoing operational efficiency. This notice, designated as a Request for Information (RFI), seeks to identify vendors capable of meeting these needs and is not a commitment for future contract award. Interested parties must be registered in SAM and adhere to specific procurement guidelines. Responses are required by February 20, 2025, and must address various queries regarding business size, contracts, and capabilities. The document emphasizes this notice's planning purpose, encouraging feedback without obligating the government to engage in solicitation or contract formation.
    Pipette Calibration System SOW.doc
    The Bath VA Medical Center seeks a pipette calibration system, specifically the PCS-510, to enhance laboratory accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. The project involves procuring a system that includes a calibration instrument, software, portable computer, and label printer, all aligned with the functionalities of the Artel Pipette Calibration System. Key components will support precise calibration across multiple pipette types, featuring an ease of use and a built-in scanner for tracking pipette history. The implementation will include installation, installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ), and user training, ensuring staff proficiency in system operation. Compliance features, such as audit trails and electronic signatures, are pivotal for meeting FDA regulations. An extended warranty and maintenance service are included for long-term operational efficiency. Deliverables encompass a fully installed system, documentation of IQOQ validation, training for personnel, and an activated compliance suite within the calibration software. The vendor is responsible for meeting specifications, installation, validation services, and support. This project reflects the VA's commitment to maintaining high laboratory standards through advanced technology and compliance with industry regulations.
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