This is not a solicitation but rather a Request for Information (RFI/Sources Sought) for market research purposes only. Veterans Health Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, is issuing this Sources Sought in order to identify capable firms and obtain information for planning purposes only. Veterans Health Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, is issuing this Sources Sought in order to identify capable firms for an automated ThinPrep 5000 Processor System for the Laboratory Department at the Lebanon VA Medical Center, located at 1700S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042. Responses shall be submitted by 12:00 pm (EST) February 21st, 2025. Responses shall be submitted via email to yazmin.alvarez@va.gov, Sources Sought 36C24425Q0340 Lebanon VA Medical Center ThinPrep 5000 Processor System has been assigned and should be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement. All Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) firms that respond shall include proof of their Vets First Verification via Home · VetBiz Portal (va.gov). All small business firms that respond shall include proof of small business status via their Representations and Certifications in accordance with FAR 4.1102 Policy. While SDVOSB/VOSB contractors are preferred, all capable contractors are welcome to respond to this sources sought notice for market research purposes. All respondents shall include as part of their response a brief capability statement that covers the information in the following tentative statement of work, as well as answers to the below three (3) questions. All respondents shall be registered and active in SAM.gov|Home. The results of this market research will assist in the development of (1) the requirement, and (2) the acquisition approach (e.g., socioeconomic set-aside, full and open competition, etc.). VA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred associated with the preparation of responses. Suggested NAICS: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) Suggested PSC: 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) Open to suggestions from industry as to a more proper NAICS and/or PSC, as well as any potential GSA/FSS Schedule SIN categories. In addition to the information requested above, please include answers to the below 3 questions as part of your response to this Sources Sought: 1. Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes. 2. Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a related NAICS code with the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE); Provide the certification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of incorporation for each. 3. Do you plan on responding to a solicitation for this requirement with a Joint Venture utilizing multiple owned companies as majority or non-majority owner? Yes ___No ___ If yes, please identify which companies are considering a Joint Venture and the ownership of each company. Intended Procurement Approach STATEMENT OF WORK The contractor shall provide an automated ThinPrep 5000 processor system for the processing of fluid-based gynecological, non-gynecological and urine specimens. DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK SCOPE OF PROCUREMENT: 1. The automated ThinPrep 5000 processor system shall have the capability of performing or reporting the clinical parameters as defined in the statement of work. The system must include the following components/features, options for acceptance: FDA approved technology for use in a clinical laboratory Ability to process ThinPrep PAP test, ThinPrep Non-GYN and ThinPrep UroCyte samples Minimal daily maintenance, minimal hands-on time to perform maintenance Hands free processing Automated vial uncapping and capping Automated chain of custody Barcode tracking of samples and slides Includes an integrated imager Includes a Compass stainer Installation 2. On-site vendor installation and training is required for up to 5 Cytology/Histology technologists. 3. Contractor must provide manufacturer warranty on all provided equipment and supplies for first year from date of receipt and verification of installation/operation. 4. Contractor must provide 24-hours per day, seven days per week, (to include all federal holidays) technical support telephone assistance is required. On-site service within 24 hours, hardware, and software updates at no additional cost to the government during the warranty period. 5. Delivery: Delivery of equipment shall be made to: Lebanon VA Medical Center (Attn: Warehouse), 1700S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042. The Contractor shall deliver all equipment required under this SON within thirty (30) calendar days or less from the date of award, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer (CO). Biomedical Engineering will need to perform a safety check and enter equipment into the system for Preventive Maintenance (PM) checks. Delivery shall be made during normal Lebanon VAMC warehouse business hours excluding all federal holidays. Lebanon VAMC warehouse business hours are Monday Friday, 7:00 am 11:30 pm and 12:30pm 3:00pm. Federal holidays are: New Year s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. CLIN Structure ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES QUANTITY UNIT OF MEASURE 0001 THIN PREP 5000 PROCESSOR 1 EA 0002 COMPASS STAINER 1 EA 0003 INTEGRATED IMAGER 1 EA 0004 ON-SITE VENDOR INSTALLATION 1 EA 0005 ON-SITE TRAINING FOR UP TO FIVE (5) CYTOLOGY/HISTOLOGY TECHNICIANS 1 EA
