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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 5 of 5 Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 5 SUMMARY: This is a Sources Sought notice and not a request for quotes. This request is s... Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 5 of 5 Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 5 SUMMARY: This is a Sources Sought notice and not a request for quotes. This request is solely for the purpose of conducting market research to enhance VHA s understanding of the market s offered products, services and capabilities. The Government will not pay any costs for responses submitted in response to this Sources Sought. This Sources Sought notice provides an opportunity for respondents to submit their notice of ability, and their available products and services in response to the requirement described below. Vendors are being invited to submit information relative to their potential of fulfilling the requirement below, in the form of a capability response that addresses the specific requirement identified in this Sources Sought. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is seeking a vendor to provide the following products and/or services below. Please see the General Requirements section below for the requested products/services and descriptions. This Sources Sought is to facilitate the Contracting Officer s review of the market base, for acquisition planning, size determination, and procurement strategy. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The Portland VA Medical Center requires brand name equipment, for the CombiFlash NextGen 300+ Automated Flash Chromatography System. Teledyne Isco is the sole manufacturer of the quality CombiFlash and Redisep brand products including the CombiFlash NextGen family of Flash Purification systems. Teledyne ISCO CombiFlash NextGen 300+ system with an integrated UV/Vis and Evaporative Light Scattering Detection (ELSD; which allows for the detection of compounds with no chromophores). The CombiFlash NextGen 300+ system is an automated chromatography system that allows for the separation and collection of compounds (from microgram to multi gram scale) within an hour time period. Automation allows fractions to be collected based on mode of detection (UV/Vis and/or ELSD) therefore we do not need to directly oversee the purification process and collect fractions manually. The radio frequency identification and the built-in method scaling features of the CombiFlash NextGen 300+ system reduces setup time and potential errors. In addition to being efficient the CombiFlash NextGen 300+ system uses less solvent and therefore generates less waste during the purification process. The CombiFlash NextGen 300+ system is critical to meet the demands and goals of the research being proposed in a timely matter REQUIRED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: 685250001 - CombiFlash NextGen 300+ Automated Flash Chromatography System, UV detector 200-400 nm with PeakTrak software control via 12" capacitive touchscreen. Flow rate range of 1-300mL/min. Maximum pressure limit of 300psi (20bar) Automated solid load injection valve. RFID rack and column read. Automatically loads column method information and writes back run information to the column. Automatically loads rack configuration. Active solvent level sensing One set of collection racks (quantity 2): ----- 117V - (140) 18x150mm test tubes (Standard) -----234V - (150) 16x150mm test tubes (Standard) 605257001 - ELSD Upgrade for CombiFlash NextGen 300 and 300+; Factory Installed 605237048 - Adjustable Solid Load Cartridge Cap (SLCC), fits 12 and 25 gram-size sample load cartridges. Includes one loading rod. Compatible with the Combiflas Rf or NextGen and EZPrep system. Optional accessory for NextGen system or EZPrep system. 605257008 - Sample Rack Vapor Enclosure for operation outside the hood. Fits all NextGen models and to be connected to laboratory ventilation system. Field Installed. RESPONSE COMMITMENT I. Response: A. Capability statement and a list of the salient characteristics. Please provide your socioeconomic status, and size classification (large business, small business, SDVOSB, VOSB, etc.), and the approximate shipping time from the date of order. All responses should be directed to annmarie.stewart@va.gov by October 6, 2022, 3PM EST. B. Submittals furnished will not be returned to the sender. No debriefs will be conducted. Eligibility in participating in a future acquisition does not depend upon a response to this notice. C. Proprietary information is neither requested nor desired. If such information is submitted, it must clearly be marked "proprietary" on every sheet containing such information, and the proprietary information must be segregated to the maximum extent practicable from other portions of the response (e.g., use an attachment or exhibit). II. Timeline: This request will close on stated date within the Government Point of Entry (GPE). III. Delivery Address: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Portland VA Medical Center 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd6425 Penn Ave Portland, Oregon 97239 Notes: 1. This Sources Sought is for planning purposes only, and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will follow. The Department of Veterans Affairs will use the information submitted in response to this notice at its discretion and will not provide comments to any submission; however, The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to contact any respondent to this notice for the sole purpose of enhancing The Department of Veteran Affairs understanding of the notice submission. 2. The content of any responses to this notice may be reflected in any subsequent solicitation, except for content marked or designated as business confidential or proprietary which will be fully protected from release outside the government. The Department of Veteran Affairs Contracting Office POC: Ann Marie Stewart Contracting Officer annmarie.stewart@va.gov