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Department of Veterans AffairsNetwork Contracting Office (NCO) 16Request For Information (RFI)DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the Government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI 1. Title: (Brand Name Only) SCIEX Triple Quad 7500 - QTRAP Activated, Mass Spectrometer System for the Little Rock VAMC2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly for the following:Model / Part Number Item /Description of Supplies/EquipmentQty5069160EQUIPMENT :1 SCIEX Triple Quad 7500 System QTRAP Activated Enhanced high performance hybrid triple quadrupole LC-MS/MS mass spectrometer with linear ion trap enabled. QTRAP License is installed. This system offers a mass range of m/z 5 to 2000 in triple quadrupole mode and 50-2000 in LIT mode. Includes Optiflow Pro Ion Source, Optiflow Pro ESI tower with analytical probe and E-Lens optimized for flow rates 200-1000 ?L/min. Addition options available for alternate flow rates and ionization modes. System includes integrated syringe pump and a 6 port, 2 position switching valve. Two wet pumps (roughing pumps) included. System ships with Data Acquisition Computer running Windows 10 64 bit and standard monitor. SCIEX OS Software is required for operation and must be purchased separately. Instrument will not operate without the purchase of the SCIEX OS software. Limited Warranty: Standard parts and labor warranty for one year starting from the completion of instrument commissioning {as provided in SCIEX's written limited warranty statement and or other product documentation}. Includes our Status Scope Remote Monitoring Service and one no-charge Preventative Maintenance (PM) during the one-year warranty period. The above instrument price reflects at least the basic GSA discount plus Industrial Funding Fee of .75%, pursuant Sciex's GSA Contract GS-07F-0092X effective 11/08/10 - 11/07/25 , and FOB destination shipping terms. Any open market items which may be included in this quotation are subject to the attached General Terms and Conditions of Sale and additional freight charges may have been applied. Sciex regularly offers promotional pricing on instruments, consumables and services as well as combination products. 1 EAABSX PROTECTPPLUS 1PM2 PROTECTPLUS 1PM - QTRAP 7500 FOR 2YEARS AFTER THE 1 YEAR WARRANTYINCLUDED WITH PURCHASE.1 SV43768873 Triazine Standard Mixture1 EA43768784 FG, Synergi 4U Fusion RP80A 50 X 21 EA50772065 MS Single Tuning Solution Kit1 EA53016066 SCIEX OS 3.0 - Acq & Qual/Quant Proc Perp License1 EA50534907 MS OFFICE 2016 PROFESSIONAL PLUS ISV GLOBAL KIT1 EA50762328 UPS POWERVAR SECURITY PLUS II 8000VA - NA1 EA50791829 BENCH* MS BENCH SCI 21 EA Shipping and Handling1 EAThe anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code __ 334516__ is __1000 employees_. SCOPE OF WORK AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS SCIEX Triple Quad 7500 - QTRAP Activated, Mass Spectrometer SystemObjective: The Research Service at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System requires the purchase of a SCIEX Triple Quad 7500 - QTRAP Activated, Mass Spectrometer System.Project Scope: For the purchase, delivery and installation of a SCIEX Triple Quad 7500 - QTRAP Activated, Mass Spectrometer System and related accessories (see package requirements below).Package should include: Item #Description/Part Number*Qty1SCIEX Triple Quad 7500 System - QTRAP Activated- 506916012ABSX PROTECTPLUS 1PM - 2 YEAR13Triazine Standard Mixture - 437688714FG, Synergi 4U Fusion RP80A 50 X 2 - 437687815MS Single Tuning Solution Kit - 507720616SCIEX OS 3.0 - Acq & Qual/Quant Proc Perp License - 530160617MS OFFICE 2016 PROFESSIONAL PLUS ISV GLOBAL KIT - 505349018UPS POWERVAR SECURITY PLUS II 8000VA - NA - 507623219BENCH* MS BENCH SCI 2 - 50791821SHIPPING AND HANDLING SUBTOTAL (Products)Warranty Details: Limited Warranty: Standard parts and labor warranty for one year starting from the completion of instrument commissioning {as provided in SCIEX's written limited warranty statement and accompanying terms in the user manual or other productdocumentation}. Includes SCIEX's Status Scope Remote Monitoring Service and one no-charge Preventative Maintenance (PM) during the one-year warranty period. After one year, the PROTECTPLUS 1PM for 2 years as quoted begins for a total combined warranty of 3 total years.Warehouse Delivery Location:VA MEDICAL CENTER (Eugene Towbin VA)2200 FORT ROOTS DRIVEBLDG 182NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR? 72114Final Destination Delivery: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System 4300 West 7th Street Research Service/151, Lab Room GC147 Attn: Andrew Morris Little Rock, AR 72205 6. Information Systems Protection? The contractor will not have access to VA Desktop computers, nor will they have access to online resources belonging to the government while conducting services. If removal of equipment from the VA is required, any memory storage devices, such as hard drives, solid state drives and non-volatile memory units will remain in VA control and will not be removed from VA custody.?? The contractor will not have access to protected Patient Health Information (PHI), nor will they have the capability of accessing patient information during the services provided to the VA and if removal of equipment from the VA is required, any memory storage devices, such as hard drives, solid state drives and non-volatile memory units will remain in VA control and will not be removed from VA custody.Security RequirementsThe C&A requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.3. Specific Tasks. None.4. TrainingNo training is required. 5. DeliveryThe vendor shall provide these items during normal business hours and on a non-federal holiday at the following address: 6. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this RFI. Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI:a. Where are the requested items/equipment manufactured? Vendor must attach documentation of this information to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought noticeb. Are the requested items/equipment manufactured by a Small or Large business? Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)?Vendor must attach documentation of this to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought noticec. Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in performance of this requirement?The VA does not accept grey market items and therefore the Vendor must attach evidence of this access (Authorized Distributor letter) to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice. d. Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following:Point(s) of contact name: _______________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone number: ___________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________Company's business size: ________________________________________________Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) #: _______________________________e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite __________________ NAICS code?Please provide proof of qualifications. f. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)? If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market Research. 7. Opportunity/Market Pricing: The Little Rock VA Medical Center is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the Little Rock VAMC in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Therefore, vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation. 8. Instructions and Response Guidelines: Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted no later than 1:00pm (CST), Monday, March 13, 2023 via email to latonya.mack@va.govRFI responses are due by 11:00am (CST), Friday, March 17, 2023; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to latonya.mack@va.gov. The subject line shall read: NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f). Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI. Information provided will be used solely by the Little Rock AR VAMC as Market Research and will not be released outside of the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16. 9. Contact Information:LaTonya G MackLaTonya.Mack@va.gov Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!
256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
39157
715 SOUTH PEAR ORCHARD RD., PLAZA 1 RIDGELAND MS 39157
LaTonya Mack, Contract Specialist, Phone 601-206-6964, Email LaTonya.Mack@va.gov
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