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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF JUNE 06, 2025 SAM #8593
SOURCES SOUGHT

66 -- BNOE Centrifuge & Medifuge

Notice Date

6/4/2025 8:14:01 AM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260) VANCOUVER WA 98661 USA
 

ZIP Code

98661
 

Solicitation Number

36C26025Q0608
 

Response Due

6/16/2025 3:00:00 PM
 

Archive Date

07/01/2025
 

Point of Contact

Tracy Heath, Contract Specialist, Phone: 253-888-4903
 

E-Mail Address

tracy.heath@va.gov
(tracy.heath@va.gov)
 

Awardee

null
 

Description

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE This is a Sources Sought NOTICE (SSN) ONLY. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement, and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing items requested, as well as any large business interested and capable. This REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE in support of the Jonathan M. Wainwright VAMC, Walla Walla, WA and is for market research purposes only to determine the availability of potential vendors with capabilities to provide the requirement described below. This Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. Results will be used to determine set-aside. The intended contract is a firm-fixed price supply purchase. Potential contractors shall provide, at a minimum, the following information: 1) Company name, address, and point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and SAM.gov UEI number/code. 2) Anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112 (Surgical & Medical Instrument Manufacturing). The largest a firm can be and still qualify as a small business for Federal Government programs is no more than 1,000 Employees. Please indicate whether you are a Small Business, SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business Manufacturer, Other Small Business, or Large Business, and whether you are the manufacturer of the item listed below. 3) The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought notice. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM located on the web at www.sam.gov). It is desirable that any Offeror to have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application in the System for Award Management (SAM). 4) Any Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetCert Registry located at Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov). 5) If not a manufacturer, only authorized representatives/providers/distributors of the manufacturer will be considered. Equipment must be new, no used or refurbished equipment accepted. Please provide a proof of authorized dealer or reseller letter from manufacturer. 6) If you are the manufacturer, do you have any designated or authorized distributors? If so, please provide their name, telephone, point of contact and size status (if available). 7) This is a brand name or Equal requirement. Please identify manufacturer name (OEM) and manufacturer part number, as well as any warranty information. Please provide a courtesy quote in response to this request to evaluate price reasonableness for any set-aside determination. Please provide the country of origin. It is the intent of the VA to use the information gathered for market research purposes only. If a formal solicitation is released, it will be posted via the Contracting Opportunities website located at www.sam.gov or GSA eBuy. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT: The Department of Veterans Affairs is looking to obtain information on vendors who can provide the products as outlined below. This is an Unrestricted/Open Market Brand Name or equal Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice. BNOE Thermo Scientific Medifuge Clinical Centrifuge (Catalog # 75008801) and Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST1 Plus-MD, 120-140v TX-400 Blood Tube Package (Part Numbers in package 75009240 (centrifuge), 75003181 (rotor), 75003655 (set of buckets), 75003656 (lids), 75003680 (set of adapters), 75003681 (set of adapters)). Delivery address: Jonathan M. Wainwright VAMC Bldg 80 Walla Walla, WA Technical Specifications for BNOE Thermo Scientific Medifuge Clinical Centrifuge: Capacity: 8 x 15mL (Fixed Angle), 8 x 10 mL (Swinging Bucket) Max. Speed: 4,900 rpm Max. RCF: 3,114 x g (Fixed Angle), 3,490 x g (Swinging Bucket) Refrigerated: No Display: Large, Bright LED Height (English) Exterior: 9.5 in. Height (Metric) Exterior: 240 mm Length (English) Exterior: 17.7 in. Length (Metric) Exterior: 450 mm Noise Level: <56 dB(A) (swinging bucket) Safety Features: Lid lock, steel armored ring, view port for speed calibration, lid emergency release Wattage: 130 w Certifications/Compliance: UL, CE, RoHS, CSA, IVD, FDA class 1 Includes: DualSpin rotor body, fixed angle buckets (set of 8), swinging buckets (set of 8), green/short spacers (set of 8), yellow/long spacers (set of 8) Electrical Requirements: 120 V 60 Hz Controller Type: Microprocessor Dimensions (HWD): 9.5 x 12.8 x 17.7 in. (24 x 32.5 x 45 cm) Drive System: Induction drive Net Weight: 34.1 lb. (15.5 kg) Program Storage: Yes, 4 program memory. Run Time: 1-99 minutes, in increments of 1 minute; HOLD. Temperature Range: 2°C to 40°C Technical Specifications for BNOE Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST1 Plus-MD Lab/General Purpose Centrifuge system: Dimensions: Height: 35.5 in (90.2 cm) Width: 21.5 in (54.6 cm) Depth: 25.5 in (64.8 cm) Drive System: Direct, Brushless induction low profile motor with choices of 9 acceleration, 10 deceleration rates. Additional Features: Intuitive controls simplify operation and provide detailed information on a wide range of operating parameters and processing status for optimal performance. Intuitive controls simplify operation and provide detailed information on a wide range of operating parameters and processing status for optimal performance. Modern industrial design supports continuous improvement in rotor loading ergonomics, user safety and current needed certifications. Motorized lid latch enables one finger downward motion for easiest closing and locking of centrifuge lid, even on tall benches. General Specifications: Compact durable centrifuge body, swinging bucket rotor, buckets, biocontainment lids, 5/7 mL blood tube adapters (maximum capacity 76 x 5/7 mL), and 10 mL blood tube adapter (maximum capacity 56 x 10 mL). Must be able to obtain adjustable speeds up to 5000 rpm (with swing bucket rotor). Must be able to obtain g forces up to 4600 (higher OK). Adjustable run time settings in increments of 1 minute up a minimum of 30 minutes. Space-Saving, compact dimensions that optimize work area and ergonomic height with features such as curved design to ensure easy sample loading and unloading and easy cleaning. Bench space limitations require units no larger than: Width: 1.48 ft (450 mm) Depth: 2.2 ft (660 mm) with mains connection Height: 1.2 ft (366 mm) Rotor and bucket capacity for 76x5 mL blood tubes. A rotor management system with technology that maximizes acceleration, braking with multiple choices regarding acceleration and deceleration rates. Sensors for residual load imbalance needed to reduce vibrations and rough stopping. These features improve blood cell separations and prevents mixing of the separated layers. Intuitive, simple ease of use operation with a wide range of operating parameters and memory for program storage and processing status displayed. Ergonomic friendly motorized lid latch for one finger, glove-friendly downward motion for closing and locking of centrifuge lid (which is done repeatedly all day by laboratory staff). Bucket Sealing System with lids that have seals for biohazard containment and close with an easy snap system. This snap closure eliminates the ergonomic stresses on the hands from screw caps and complicated closures. Secure rotor locking system that provides safe, highspeed centrifugation and with push-button installation for easy removal and safe access to rotor chamber. The rotor chamber requires frequent cleaning to prevent biohazardous exposures and maintain a healthy work environment. Not used in clinical areas but still requires controlled noise level of <75 dB (A). Not intended to be portable and does not need to be easily liftable. However, all laboratory counters across all sites vary in construction and sturdiness. Weight is recommended to be below 140 lb (centrifuge only). If your business is interested and capable, please send the capability statement outlined above, and a courtesy market research quote to Tracy.Heath@va.gov by 3:00pm PST on June 16, 2025. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. Again, this is not a request for quote, and no solicitation is available at this time.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/b02d47d8d5c64f90b7b6b9be2b254442/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Jonathan M. Wainwright VAMC 17 Wainwright Dr., Walla Walla 99362

Zip Code: 99362
 

Record

SN07466434-F 20250606/250604230053 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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