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6640--Fluorescent Viability Cell Counter

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Level of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 66 - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
Opps ID: NBD00159331654898789
Posted Date: Dec 6, 2022
Due Date: Dec 12, 2022
Solicitation No: 36C24823Q0243
Source: https://sam.gov/opp/7b60010a01...
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6640--Fluorescent Viability Cell Counter
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Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
36C24823Q0243
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • All Dates/Times are: (UTC-05:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA
  • Original Published Date: Dec 05, 2022 07:13 pm EST
  • Original Response Date: Dec 12, 2022 03:00 pm EST
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Jan 11, 2023
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
  • NAICS Code:
    • 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Miami VA Healthcare System Research and Development Service , FL 33125
    USA
Description
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY
This is a sources sought notice only and it is not a solicitation announcement. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to gain knowledge of qualified, potential contractors and their socio-economic size classification in accordance with NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). Responses will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After a review of the responses to this sources sought notice, a solicitation announcement may be posted. A response to this sources sought notice is not an adequate reply to a potentially forthcoming solicitation.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, (NCO 08), Miami VA Healthcare System has a need for a Fluorescent Viability Cell Counter System. We are seeking authorized Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB s), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB s), Small Business (SB s) or Large Business (LB s) manufacturers/distributors that can provide this requirement.
This sources sought notice is for a fluorescent viability cell counter system that is brand name or equal to the Cellometer K2 SK Bundle. The following combination of characteristics are required for this system to meet the needs of the government:

Trypan blue and fluorescent viability determination
Analysis of white blood cells and nucleated cells in peripheral blood without lysing
GFP transfection rate measurement
Analysis of primary cells, including PBMCs, adipocytes, stem cells, splenocytes,
hepatocytes, and many others
FL staining and PD300 chambers to increase cell counting accuracy of cell samples
with low cell concentration measurements (103 to 105 cells/ml)
Ability to analyze variety of cell-based assays, including:
Apoptosis (Annexin V-FITC / PI)
Cell Cycle
Autophagy
Delivery FOB Destination to the listed place of performance must be completed within sixty (60) days ARO or earlier as possible.

No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Sources Sought and no contract will be directly awarded on the basis of this sources sought. Any information submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought shall be voluntary.
To respond to this sources sought notice, please complete the attached form titled Response Form to Sources Sought Notice. Email the information requested to Melissa Everett, Contract Specialist, at melissa.everett@va.gov. Please reference 36C24823Q0243 - Fluorescent Viability Cell Counter in the subject of the email. The closing date and time of this sources sought notice is December 12, 2022, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
This is not a solicitation and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. Additionally, a response to this sources sought notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of any forthcoming solicitation.
See attached documents: Response Form to Sources Sought Notice (Attachment A)
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Attachment A Sources Sought Information and Capabilities.docx (opens in new window)
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Dec 05, 2022
36C24823Q0243.docx (opens in new window)
25 KB
Public
Dec 05, 2022
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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • 8875 HIDDEN RIVER PARKWAY
  • TAMPA , FL 33637
  • USA
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History
  • Dec 05, 2022 07:13 pm ESTSources Sought (Original)

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