6640--Thermo-Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Small Benchtop Centrifuge and Rotor Packages | 503
ID: 36C24425Q0361Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (333998)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2d0e288e20354e99aeb86af8fd208bf8/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for the procurement of two Thermo Scientific™ Sorvall™ ST 8 Small Benchtop Centrifuges or equivalent, aimed at enhancing laboratory operations at the Altoona VA Medical Center. The solicitation outlines specific requirements, including a maximum speed of at least 13,500 rpm and a noise level not exceeding 56 dBA, while ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, including provisions for small business participation and restrictions against gray market items. This equipment is crucial for efficient specimen processing in medical laboratories, and interested vendors must submit their offers by February 19, 2025, including pricing details and acknowledgment of any amendments, with all equipment to be delivered and installed within 30 days of order receipt. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Contract Specialist Matthew A. Wright at matthew.wright6@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Matthew A WrightContract Specialist
    matthew.wright6@va.gov
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    36C24425Q0361_1.docx
    The document outlines a federal solicitation for the Department of Veterans Affairs seeking procurement of two Thermo Scientific™ Sorvall™ ST 8 Small Benchtop Centrifuges or equivalent. The request includes specifications highlighting the desired model's compact design, functional capabilities, and performance characteristics, such as a maximum speed of at least 13,500 rpm and a noise level not exceeding 56 dBA. It mandates compliance with several federal clauses related to procurement, including provisions for small business participation and restrictions against gray market and counterfeit items. The completed equipment is to be delivered and installed at the Altoona VA Medical Center within 30 days of order receipt. Offer submissions are due by February 19, 2025, and must include pricing specifics, along with adherence to defined delivery schedules and invoicing requirements. The overall purpose is to ensure the procurement aligns with governmental regulations while meeting the operational needs of the medical center's laboratory.
    36C24425Q0361.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, is planning to solicit quotes for a brand name or equivalent Sorvall ST 8 Small Benchtop Centrifuge and Rotor Packages. This initiative will be executed as a one-time Firm Fixed Price contract under NAICS Code 333998, which covers manufacturing equipment and has a small business size standard of 750 employees. The solicitation will be conducted using procedures outlined in FAR Parts 13, specifically focusing on comparative evaluation. The solicitation document will be available for download at www.SAM.gov starting February 14, 2025, with responses due by February 19, 2025, at 15:00 Eastern Time. Interested parties must submit questions in writing to Contract Specialist Matthew Wright via email, as no telephone inquiries will be accepted. This procurement demonstrates the VA's ongoing efforts to equip medical facilities with essential laboratory equipment, supporting their mission to provide quality care to veterans.
    36C24425Q0361 0001.docx
    This document serves as an amendment to a solicitation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically within the Network Contracting Office 4. The primary purpose of the amendment is to provide responses to questions posed by offerors regarding the solicitation. Notably, it specifies the types of tubes and rotors currently utilized for specimen processing: 15 ml conical tubes and 13X100 mm glass tubes, with a swinging bucket rotor designed for 50 ml conical buckets. The document emphasizes the necessity for bidders to acknowledge receipt of the amendment prior to the submission of their offers, outlining methods for acknowledgment. The overall context reflects the standard procedures within government contracting, ensuring transparency and clear communication between the contracting agency and potential contractors. The amendment remains in alignment with federal contracting regulations, emphasizing accuracy and detailed information sharing.
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