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Page 3 of 3 SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 is conducting market research to help determine the availability and technical capabilities of... Page 3 of 3 SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 is conducting market research to help determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified vendors who can provide Gram Stainer System. POTENTIAL SOURCES SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THEIR RESPONSE: 1) Company Name Address Point of Contact Phone, Fax, and Email DUNS number Cage Code Type of business, (e.g. Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, 8(a), HUB Zone, Women Owned Small Business, or Large Business) 2) Statement of Capability that demonstrates ability of providing the Emergency Radios and past performance with this type of requirement. Include examples of prior completed Government contracts, references, and other related information. 3) Manufacturer YES or NO Distributor YES or NO Will items be obtained from a small business manufacturer? YES or NO This notice is to assist the NCO 15 in determining sources only. This announcement is NOT a request for proposals or quotations. The Government is not committed to award a contract pursuant to this announcement. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of information in response to this announcement. Questions and responses must be submitted no later than 10:00 a.m. (CST) on January 22, 2019 to Jan Carlson, jan.carlson@va.gov Contract Specialist Network Contracting Office 15. Any proprietary information should be clearly identified as "proprietary information". See Attached Statement of Requirements Automated Gram Stainer System This solicitation uses a Brand Name or Equal Description of the product required. This permits prospective contractors to offer products other than those specifically referenced by brand name. All offers must work with existing equipment that has already been purchased and is currently in use at the station. Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, Wichita, KS is requesting equipment for the following purpose: an Automated Gram Stainer system that provides accurate, standardized results for all types of specimens. Location: Pathology and Laboratory Department in the Microbiology section. Specifications: Throughput 120 slides per hour Footprint: H 25.5 cm x W 58.5 cm x D 56 cm 10 storable programs Standardized staining always dispenses the same reagent volume Each slide separated & fresh staining reagent used each time to prevent cross contamination. Improved microorganism differentiation compared to manual and bath staining results Barcode reader to assist with full traceability of reagents Traceability of users and maintenance to allow for troubleshooting problems & ensuring compliance User management to ensure standardization of the process Touch screen Customize & programable protocols Rapid results (under 5 minutes) with fully automated process from fixation to slide drying Package includes: Automated Gram Stainer Instrument Training Material Equipment Needs: CLIN# Part# Description Quantity 001 4700019 Color Stainer 1 002 29556 30-Slide Carousel 1 2) GRAY MARKET LANGUAGE (a) Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturer s (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical equipment only for VA Medical Centers. No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable. Â (b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM, such that the OEM s warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.Â