SAM #36C25626Q0584

Sources Sought: Automated Immunology Analyzer System (BioPlex 2200 or Equal) for Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research for an Automated Immunology Analyzer System for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) in Little Rock, Arkansas. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service - Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, Houston, Texas - OEMs and Vendors: - Bio-Rad (BioPlex 2200 referenced as brand name) - Products/Services Requested: - Automated Immunology Analyzer System (Bio-Rad BioPlex 2200 or equivalent) - Includes all equipment, reagents, assay kits, controls, calibrators, consumables, and software - FDA-cleared system sized and configured for specified test menus and workloads - Services: - Installation, delivery, uncrating, configuration, method validation/verification - Training for laboratory staff - Ongoing maintenance (preventive and corrective), 24/7 technical support, remote diagnostics, workflow optimization - Unique or Notable Requirements: - System must integrate with VA health records and comply with FDA clearance and VA security/privacy standards - Compliance with Buy American Act, Trade Agreement Act, and nonmanufacturer rule - Encouragement of small business participation - Five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract (base year plus four option years) - This is a sources sought notice for market research, not a solicitation - Place of Performance: - Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, 4300 West 7th Street, Room 2E 155 LR, Little Rock, AR 72205

Description

Sources Sought Notice

Sources Sought Notice

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Intent to Sole Source/ Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice

Page 1 of 24 Page 1 of Title: Automated Immunology Analyzer System at Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), AR, 72205. Brand Name or Equal.

Purpose:

The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 located at 5075 Westheimer Road, Galleria Financial Center, Suite 750, Houston, Texas, hereby issues the following Sources Sought/ Request for Information (RFI) with the intent of determining the contractor interest, capabilities, qualifications of potential businesses, nonmanufacturer rule compliance, Buy American Act compliance, Trade Agreement compliance and estimated industry pricing information for market research and estimated budgetary purpose for Contractor to assist with the BioPlex 2200 Analyzer System, Reagents, Controls, Calibrators, Consumables, Installation, Validation, Training, Maintenance, and Technical Support for Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), AR, 72205.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source. If there are no responses to this notice, a determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government to sole source the requirement. No response is a response.

Government requests that interested offerors complete all questions below, provide required documentation, descriptive literature and authorization letter as described below. The Government is in no way obligated to do business with or to enter into any form of contract with any person, firm or other entity that receives or responds to this announcement.

Objective: To find qualified and certified contractors with the capability to provide the following:

The Contractor shall provide all equipment, reagents, controls, calibrators, consumable parts, software, labor, installation, validation, training, and ongoing maintenance and technical support necessary to furnish fully functional BioPlex 2200 analyzer system at CAVHS. Brand Name or Equal.

Delivery Location:

Primary place of performance: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service 4300 West 7th Street, Room 2E 155 LR Little Rock, Arkansas 72205

Period of Performance:

Five (5) Year IDIQ

Opportunity:

NCO 16, is seeking information from potential contractors on their ability to provide this requirement. THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE and SOURCES SOUGHT FOR REQUEST INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this Sources Sought in order to assist the CAVHS in determining potential levels of competition available in the industry. Contractor shall possess the capability to provide all requirements and objectives.

Instructions and Response Guidelines:

Sources Sought responses are due by 03/07/2026 at 3:00 PM (CST) via email to t.miller@va.gov. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted. Public Information will not be provided and shall be utilized to the full extent possible. This a New Requirement.

The subject line shall read: 36C25626Q0584 - Sources Sought Automated Immunology Analyzer System. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 6(a) - 6(c17).

Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the Sources Sought. Information provided will be used solely by CAVHS as "market research" and will not be released outside of the CAVHS Purchasing and Contract Team. This Sources Sought notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Quotation (RFQ), and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response to this request. All information contained in this Sources Sought is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government.

In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on Contracting Opportunities (https://beta.sam.gov/) website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this Sources Sought, or future RFP/RFQ.

Contact Information:

Contracting Specialist, T Miller Email address: t.miller@va.gov

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES/PROPOSALS; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may provide answers, responses and give written notification prior to the response due date and time. Supporting evidence and responses.

Your responses to this notice are appreciated. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Additional Links:Department of Veterans Affairs

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