6640--Laboratory Testing Supplies
ID: 36C24625Q0014Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d8775a98797742a98f62b853aa9bfe96/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 6, is conducting market research to identify potential vendors for laboratory testing supplies needed at the Durham VA Medical Center. The procurement aims to gather interest from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) for a contract that may include a base year and four one-year options, encompassing a variety of essential laboratory items such as chemical reagents, test tubes, and centrifuge tubes. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the operational efficiency of laboratory services at the facility. Interested vendors must submit their company details, socio-economic classifications, and capabilities statements to Patsy Simpson at Patsy.Simpson@va.gov by 8:00 AM on September 9, 2024, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

    Point(s) of Contact
    Patsy SimpsonContracting Specialist
    (757) 315-3940
    Patsy.Simpson@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 6, is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to gather market research on the procurement of laboratory testing supplies for the Durham VA Medical Center. The intention is to determine the interest of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) for a contract that may include a base year plus four one-year options. The required supplies include a variety of laboratory items such as chemical reagents, test tubes, centrifuge tubes, and labeled materials essential for laboratory operations. Interested vendors must respond with company details, socio-economic classifications, and capabilities statements by the deadline of September 9, 2024. They should also be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). This notice is not a formal solicitation and does not guarantee any contract will be awarded, emphasizing the intent to explore potential procurement options.
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