Flow Cytometer
ID: 36C24525Q0526Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b0ae8216044540afa9b782828cf6d16c/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from contractors regarding the capabilities to provide upgrades to a Flow Cytometer, specifically a CytoFLEX upgrade and a CytoFLEX Plate Loader from manufacturer Beckman Coulter, along with installation services. This Sources Sought Notice serves as a market research tool to aid in developing an acquisition strategy, ensuring that future procurement reflects the correct market landscape and supports the VA's commitment to enhancing its medical capabilities. Interested parties are encouraged to respond by May 28, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, providing details about their authorization as distributors, small business status, and installation expertise. For further inquiries, contractors may contact Joseph J. Krupa at joseph.krupa@va.gov or by phone at 304-263-0811.

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    Joseph J. Krupa
    30426308117618
    joseph.krupa@va.gov
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    36C24525Q0526-1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from contractors regarding the capabilities to provide specific upgrades to a Flow Cytometer. This Sources Sought Notice serves as a market research tool under FAR Part 10, intended to aid in the development of an acquisition strategy for the purchase of a CytoFLEX upgrade and a CytoFLEX Plate Loader from manufacturer Beckman Coulter, along with installation services. Responses are voluntary and are requested by May 28, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Interested parties are encouraged to respond via email and provide details about their authorization as distributors, small business status, and installation expertise. The notice clarifies that it does not constitute a solicitation and that responses will contribute to future procurement strategies. The document is part of the government’s effort to gather market information, ensuring that any later formal requests for quotes will reflect the correct market landscape. This exercise demonstrates the VA's commitment to improving its medical capabilities while adhering to regulatory standards.
    36C24525Q0526.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified contractors for a Flow Cytometer Upgrade as per a Sources Sought Notice issued under Solicitation Number 36C24525Q0526. This notice serves as a market research tool aimed at gathering information to inform future acquisition strategies. Contractors are invited to demonstrate their capabilities related to the specified equipment, which includes a CytoFLEX upgrade and a Plate Loader, both from Beckman Coulter, along with installation services. Responses are strictly voluntary and must be submitted by May 21, 2025, to the designated contact, Joseph J. Krupa. The notice emphasizes that participation does not guarantee future solicitation, and information gathered may influence subsequent contracting decisions. Interested parties are encouraged to include their status as authorized distributors, business size, and installation expertise in their responses. This RFI is informational and does not constitute an obligation for the government to award a contract, underscoring the preliminary nature of the request. The aim is to enhance the capabilities of the Baltimore VA Medical Center through these upgrades, aligning with the overall goal of improving services for veterans.
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