Brand Name or Equal to TruNarc Handheld Narcotics Analyzer
ID: 36C26025Q0420Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TESTING AND INSPECTION (6635)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9ccad324e87e48119e4e3f0e94c8551c/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 8, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the procurement of a handheld narcotics analyzer, specifically looking for "Brand Name or Equal to" the Thermo Scientific TruNarc Handheld Narcotics Analyzer and its associated Solution Kit. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gather responses from vendors, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and other small businesses, to assess their capability to meet the specified requirements, which include durability, performance specifications, and the ability to identify various narcotics, especially synthetic opioids. Responses must be submitted by April 8, 2025, to the designated contacts, Christian P. Bianchi and Gregory Watson, with the understanding that this notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a commitment for future solicitation.

Point(s) of Contact
Christian P Bianchi
Christian.Bianchi2@va.gov
gregory.watson2@va.gov
gregory.waston2@va.gov
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Posted
36C26025Q0420.pdf
Apr 1, 2025, 10:04 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting information through a Sources Sought Notice for a procurement of a handheld narcotics analyzer, specifically seeking "Brand Name or Equal to" the Thermo Scientific TruNarc Handheld Narcotics Analyzer and its Solution Kit. The purpose of this notice is to gather responses from qualified vendors, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and other small businesses, regarding their capability to meet the specified requirements. The anticipated NAICS code is 334519, and the maximum size for qualifying small businesses is 600 employees. Vendors are instructed to provide essential company information and their business classification. The requested devices should meet specific minimum requirements, including durability, performance specifications, data management capabilities, and the ability to identify various narcotics and substances, particularly synthetic opioids. Responses must be submitted by April 8, 2025, to the designated contact, and the VA emphasizes that this is for market research purposes only, with no commitments made for future solicitation. The results will help determine potential set-aside opportunities for small businesses.
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