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Department of Veteran Affairs Centrifuges Request for Information (RFI) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this RFI in accordance with FAR 15.201(e). This RFI is issued for the purpose... Department of Veteran Affairs Centrifuges Request for Information (RFI) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this RFI in accordance with FAR 15.201(e). This RFI is issued for the purpose of conducting capabilities and market research. Accordingly, this RFI constitutes neither a Request for Proposal (RFP) nor a guarantee that one will be issued by the Government in the future; furthermore, it does not commit the Government to contract for any services described herein. Do not submit a proposal. The Department of Veterans Affairs is not at this time, seeking proposals or quotes and therefore will not accept, review, or evaluate unsolicited proposals or quotes received in response hereto. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this request. The Government does not reimburse respondents for costs associated with submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred for responses to this RFI. The information provided may be used by VA in developing an acquisition strategy and Product Description (PD). Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary; however, any information received shall become the property of the Government and will not be returned to the respondent. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or sensitive information contained in their response. This is a request for information only and does not obligate the Government in any way, nor does it commit the Government to a specific course of action. The Government is seeking as much information as possible and a complete response from industry to this RFI during this market research activity may assist the Government in developing an acquisition strategy and finalizing any Product description/salient characteristics. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. IF YOU ARE AN SDVOSB, PLEASE STATE SO IN YOUR RESPONSE. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 5 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide Centrifuges for the Baltimore VAMHCS, Baltimore, MD. BACKGROUND: Medical facility in need of six Centrifuges. LOCATION: Baltimore VAMHCS, 10 N. Greene Street Baltimore, MD 21201 ITEM INFORMATION: Product Number Product Description Units of Measure Quantity 75418180 Centrifuge, Clinical and Healthcare; Thermo Scientific; Sorvall ST 16 (ventilated); Includes: TX-400 Swinging bucket rotor, 400mL round buckets (4), ClickSeal lids (4), 14 x 15/10mL and 19 x 5/7mL blood collection adapters (4 each); 120V Vendor Catalog #75418180 Each 6 ESTIMATED DELIVERY: 30 Days ARO STATEMENT OF WORK: ACQUISITION OF COAG CENTRIFUGES The Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service has an immediate need to acquire 6 centrifuges for the specific use in the Baltimore laboratory for pre-analytical processing of patient blood specimens. These centrifuges will be use in Chemistry and Hematology area of the laboratory. Features required for each of these centrifuges include TX-400 swinging bucket rotor, four 400mL round buckets, four click seal lids, 14 x 15/10mL, four each 19 x 5/7mL blood collection adapters, and a secure looking system that saves time for switching between applications. These centrifuges are the bridge to keeping the laboratory operations running and without immediate purchase of this replacement, the laboratory will experience critical work stoppage. TECHICAL SPECIFICATION: Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 16 Centrifuge and Rotor Packages Specifications Certifications/Compliance UL listed, CSA certified, CE Certified Biosafety; IVD Compliant, IEC 61010-1, IEC 61010-2-202, IEC 61010-2-101 Capacity 1.6 L Max. Speed 15,200 rpm Display Color Graphic Display Includes Sorvall ST 16 (75004241) TX-400 Swinging Bucket Rotor (75003629) 400mL Round Buckets (set of 4) (75003655) Sealing caps for TX-400 (set of 4) (75003656) 14 x 15/10mL vac adapters (set of 4) (75003681) 19 x 5/7mL vac adapters (set of 4) (75003680) Noise Level <61 dB(A) Rotor Included Yes Safety Features Auto-Lock rotor exchange system, SMARTspin imbalance detection system, Certified ClickSeal biocontainment system, language selection, 9 acceleration/10 braking profiles, motorized lid latch Dimensions (HWD) 14.2 x 17.3 x 23.8 in. (36 x 44 x 60.5 cm) Length (Metric) Exterior 60.5 cm Width (Metric) Exterior 44 cm Height (English) Exterior Lid Open 34.3 in. Height (Metric) Exterior Lid Open 87 cm Electrical Requirements 120 V 60 Hz Controller Type Microprocessor Max. RCF 25,000 to 25,999 x g Refrigerated No Drive System Direct, Brushless Induction Low Profile Maximum Speed Range 15,000 to 15,999 rpm Program Storage 6 programs, direct access Run Time 9 hr. 99 min. plus HOLD Ventilated Yes Length (English) Exterior 23.8 in. Width (English) Exterior 17.3 in. Height (English) Exterior 14.2 in. Height (Metric) Exterior 36 cm Net Weight 126.8 lb. (57.5 kg) Wattage 850 w Contractors desiring consideration shall send an email directly to the Contract Specialist referencing the following in the subject field, Baltimore VAMHCS Centrifuges . The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc. (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? (4) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (5) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number. (6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract? (7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. (8) Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? *** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics. All emails from interested parties must be received by 3:00 PM EST, July 5, 2022 Please send your email response to: Ronnie.swailes@va.gov This is a market survey for informational and planning purposes only. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.