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This is a Sources Sought (SS) Notice only, not a solicitation announcement and should not be considered as such. There is no solicitation available at this time. The Government will not pay for any in... This is a Sources Sought (SS) Notice only, not a solicitation announcement and should not be considered as such. There is no solicitation available at this time. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this SS, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. This SS does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Any information provided in response to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only and will not be released. Vendor participation is not a promise of future business with the Government. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct Market Research to determine an acquisition strategy for the acquisition of laboratory testing services. Malcom Randall VAMC located at 1601 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608 is currently seeking vendors who can provide the below listed laboratory test services. The testing shall include: ITEM DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES 0001 Tacrolimus (FK506) 0002 Methotrexate 0003 TEG (Thromboelastograph) Sample stability is only 2 hours 0004 Mixing Studies (PT/PTT): 0005 Cyclosporine 0006 Platelet Function Panel Sample stability is only 2 hours 0007 Thrombin Time 0008 Factor VIII (8) 0009 Factor IX (9) The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, is conducting market research to determine if there are a sufficient number of Small Businesses capable of performing the requirements to warrant a set-aside. The proposed solicitation will be to furnish all materials, labor, equipment and transportation required to perform the above referenced laboratory testing for the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center. Contractor shall also comply with any other federal, state, and local laws applicable to the industry. Potential sources shall demonstrate experience and knowledge of requirement and capability to provide such servcies. Potential sources should submit: business name and address; point of contact; business size, and any applicable business socio-economic category; capability statement; provide information for recent and relevant projects similar in nature; Recommended alternative product Manufacturer and Part Number; IFUs (Instructions for Use) for alternative recommended products; Literature detailing the specification of any ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDED PRODUCT; DUNS number; contract number if applicable; brochure of equipment/services. The NAICS code for this procurement is 621511 and the small business size standard is $32.5 Million Responses to this notice shall be e-mailed to John H. Shultzaberger at John.Shultzaberger@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received in writing no later than 4:30 PM EST Friday, August 9, 2019. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. THE VA IS NOT SEEKING PRICING OR OFFERS OF ANY KIND. There is no guarantee, expressed or implicit, that the market research for this acquisition will result in a particular set-aside or sole source award, or any other guarantee of award strategy. All information is to be provided on a voluntary basis at no charge to the Government.