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PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 20) intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Roche Diagnostics ... PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 20) intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Roche Diagnostics Corps. This requirement is for a Base Plus Four contract for consumables and reagents to support Clinical laboratory molecular testing at VAPORHCS in the microbiology/molecular department for the Roche 6800 instrument. These tests are for HCV, HIV, HBV, CMV, CT/NG, HPV, SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV-2/Flu PCR testing and must be compatible with the Roche 6800. The procurement is on behalf of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, on behalf of Portland VAMC. The specific items required are as follows: ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 1.00 YR __________________ __________________ BASE YEAR: 09-01-2023 to 08-31-2024 Roche 6800 Consumables and Reagents Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2023 POP End: 08-31-2024 0002 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ Option Year 1: 09-01-2024 to 08-31-2025 Roche 6800 Consumables and Reagents Contract Period: OY 1 POP Begin: 09-01-2024 POP End: 08-31-2025 0003 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ Option Year 2: 09-01-2025 to 08-31-2026 Roche 6800 Consumables and Reagents Contract Period: OY 2 POP Begin: 09-01-2025 POP End: 08-31-2026 1001 1.00 YR __________________ __________________ Option Year 3: 09-01-2026 to 08-31-2027 Roche 6800 Consumables and Reagents Contract Period: OY3 POP Begin: 09-01-2026 POP End: 08-31-2027 1002 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ OPTION YEAR 4: 09-01-2027 to 08-31-2028 Roche 6800 Consumables and Reagents Contract Period: OY 4 POP Begin: 09-01-2027 POP End: 08-31-2028 VA s Gray Market Items terms and conditions apply pursuant to VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market Items and VAAR 852.212-72 Gray Market and Counterfeit Items. As a result, vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the items identified to be eligible for participation with this acquisition. Vendor must be able to provide the documentation that demonstrates such aforementioned authority. The solicitation for this action will be posted to sam.gov and all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. After consideration, the Government will determine whether to proceed with the sole source acquisition. Please keep in mind that patient care and choice in the decision is the highest priority to the VA. The solicitation will be posted on or about July 14, 2023. Please respond to Kevin.Brown1@va.gov no later than Friday, July 14, 2023, at 08:00 am Pacific time. With your response, please provide evidence showing compliance with the aforementioned Gray Market clauses. Failure to provide the required information may result in a determination that your company is not a viable source. (End of Notice)

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Sources Sought The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Ow... Sources Sought The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), Small Business Manufacturers, other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing items requested. The intended contract is a firm-fixed price contract. A SBA Non-Manufacturer Rule Waiver will not apply if this requirement is set-aside for small business. It does apply to all other socioeconomic small business categories. The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO20 is looking for BRAND NAME or EQUAL sources of the following: Roche 6800 Reagents and Consumables Base Plus Four. Salient Characteristics: Base Plus Four contract for consumables and reagents to support Clinical laboratory molecular testing at VAPORHCS in the microbiology/molecular department, run on VA owned equipment, Roche 6800 instrument. Salient characteristics: Automated Viral load monitoring testing system, FDA approved for testing on routine blood collections SARS-CoV-2 assay capability FDA approved for assays (quantitative HIV-1, quantitative HCV, quantitative HBV, and quantitative CMV, and HPV) Inclusion of enzyme designed to minimize chances of contamination or carryover for each test by selective amplification: Catalyzes the destruction of DNA strands containing deoxyuridine19, but not DNA containing deoxythymidine. This way, the contaminating amplicons are susceptible to destruction by the enzyme prior to amplification of the target DNA, reducing possibility of amplicon contamination. Dedicated consumables to minimize contamination and protect the integrity of samples, UV light and independent reagent and sample pipetting. High throughput, at least 130 samples per 8-hr shift, at least 31-day reagent stability once testing kit opened. SOW VAPORHCS Molecular Testing Statement of Work for Consumables for Molecular Testing 1. Purpose: Requesting the procurement of accessories, reagent kits, consumables, supplies, and training for HCV, HIV, HBV, CMV, CT/NG, HPV, SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV-2/Flu PCR testing through purchase agreement for the molecular testing section at VA Portland Health Care System. 2. Scope: The VA has purchased the Roche 6800 equipment and maintenance contract with 4 years of maintenance. VAPORHCS requires a reagent/consumable package. Contract # CO3V797D-70105 36C2602F0759 will provide instrument and related components including printers and power supplies, technical and field support, service, and training for HCV, HIV, HBV, CMV, HPV, CT/NG, and SARS-CoV-2, and SARS-CoV-2/Flu testing. Additional assays may be added to the test menu as they become available at the discretion of VAPORHCS. The Contractor shall provide reagents, consumables, and supplies as requested by VAPORHCS staff. 3. Location: The analyzer is located and testing will be performed in the Microbiology section, 2c-129 Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service, 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd. Portland, OR 97239. 4. Performance Requirements: The following are required (note: Roche 6800 has been purchased, see above executed award and contract): A. Testing Requirements: 1) Fully automated walk-away system that does not require operator intervention once test run is started. 2) System is classified for moderately complex testing to allow flexibility in staffing assignments. 3) System is capable of sampling from primary tube; no aliquoting, pouring, or pipetting is required prior to testing. 4) Reagents and controls are liquid and ready to use; no additional mixing, pouring, measuring, or aliquoting is required. 5) System has on-board refrigerator for reagent storage. 6) System has on-board inventory and recording of system components. 7) System does not require daily maintenance. 8) System does not require calibration. 9) System accommodates automated (interfaced) reporting through Data Innovations (DI) to eliminate the need for manual interpretation and manual data entry. B. System Workflow Requirements: 1) Multiple assays (ex. Viral load, women s health) may be performed concurrently on the system. 2) Multiple assays may be run simultaneously on one plate to conserve resources. 3) System allows a high volume of test and controls on board simultaneously. 4) Priority loading is available. 5) System is able to complete (loading to resulting) high volume tests within an 8-hour period. C. Contamination Controls: 1) Reagents contain UNG (uracil-N-glycosylase) to prevent crossover contamination. 2) System does not require bleaching. 3) System contains mechanism to prevent draft contamination. 4) System uses disposable transfer pipettes to prevent crossover contamination. D. Connectivity Requirements: 1) System is fully interfaced with VistA via Data Innovations. E. Maintenance: 1) The Contractor shall perform preventive maintenance at intervals specified by the manufacturer to ensure proper equipment performance. Preventive Maintenance includes the following: a) Monthly deliverables shall be received in full. b) Testing all components for proper test performance. Equipment shall reproduce results according to manufacturer s specifications. c) After Preventative Maintenance, the Contractor shall submit a detailed work report for notice at no additional cost to the government. d) Delivery of parts or materials for Preventive Maintenance. The Contractor shall provide all preventive service materials at no additional cost the government. F. Technical Support: 1) Support Personnel will be available by during business hours each business day, and live representatives via the Contractor s message center will be available by telephone at all other times. 2) Technical support shall be available via telephone during business days (and by message center after hours) to provide troubleshooting assistance or to answer testing inquiries. 3) On-site technical support shall be available for escalations within 48 hours. G. On-site Repairs: 1) For issues that the Contractor determines to require on-site support, the Contractor shall dispatch one or more Support Personnel, normally within 48 business hours after documentation. 2) The Contractor shall submit a detailed work report to include all required materials. 3) For the delivery of repairs, parts, or materials, the Contractor shall provide all parts and materials at no additional cost the government. 4) The Contractor shall remove all parts, equipment or materials replaced, or upgraded by the Contractor due to and not limited to repairs, replacements, recall, and upgrades without any cost to the government. H. Training: 1) The Contractor will provide two (2) initial off-site operator training for the Base year and one off-site operator training for each Option year. 2) The Contractor will conduct additional on-site training as requested by VAPORHCS at no additional charge. I. Safety: 1) The Contractor shall immediately notify VAPOHCS of any changes in reagent kit composition, procedure modification, recall notification, or any changes that will affect the performance of the test or procedure according to FDA regulations. J. Test Performance: 1) All tests, procedures, and equipment must perform at manufacturer s specifications. Deviations from the performance specifications shall be corrected by the Contractor. 2) Test performance will be evaluated by and not limited for performance thru peer comparison, quality control and CAP peer evaluation. 3) The vendor shall reimburse VAPORHCS for any costs and/or supplies related to tests sent to a referral laboratory when testing is not available through no fault of the facility due to reagent problems, other product issues, instrumentation failure, or other factors. The assessed damages shall be applied to the invoice in the form of a credit or deduction. 5. Period of Performance: Agreement for the analyzer will be in effect for a contract year, with options to extend contract for and four (4) additional one (1) year periods. Base period - Sept 1, 2023 through August 30, 2024 Option 1 - Sept 1, 2024 through August 30, 2025 Option 2 - Sept 1, 2025 through August 30, 2026 Option 3 - Sept 1, 2026 through August 30, 2027 Option 4 - Sept 1, 2027 through August 30, 2028 6. Deliverables and Supplies: Reagents and supplies will be purchased under the terms of this reagent purchase agreement. A. The Contractor shall deliver all supplies necessary for test performance at no Government cost. B. The Contractor shall deliver all and not limited to operational, maintenance, troubleshooting, small repairs, equipment specifications, and test manuals. C. The Contractor shall provide supplies: reagents and consumables for the Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, HIV Viral Load, CMV, HPV, SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV-2/Flu assays. Additional testing may be added at the discretion of VAPORHCS. Any additional testing shall be negotiated between the Contractor and VAPORHCS. D. In the event that requested supplies are on back-order, Contractor is to provide information as to the estimated time of availability. E. The Contractor shall deliver all invoices for review according to the established contract at the end of each billing cycle. F. All items not contracted shall be specifically detailed on the invoice including description, quantity acquired, and government cost. G. Any changes in reagents or equipment modifications shall be immediately disclosed by the Contractor electronically as well as by postal mail with supporting documentation of the change, and detailed guidance for implementation within twenty-four hours of its application. 7. Records Management: All records (administrative and program specific) created during the period of the contract belong to VAPORHCS must be returned to VAPORHCS at the end of the contract. 8. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): The Contractor shall be evaluated for Quality, Scheduling, Cost Control, Management, Regulatory, and Customer Satisfaction for the Base and each Option year. Scoring Criteria and Incentives are outlined below: Scoring Average score value per category: Exceptional 4 Very Good 3 Satisfactory 2 Marginal 1 Unsatisfactory <1 Standard Task ID (CPARS) Indicator Acceptable Quality Level Method of Surveillance Incentive Repeat runs are minimal due to reagent or instrument issues. 1.1 Successful reporting of results No more than 2 instances of repeat runs due to a single reagent or instrument issue per quarter. Exceptional: 0 Very Good: 1 Satisfactory: 2 Marginal: 3 Unsatisfactory: >3 Troubleshooting records Service records Exercise of Option Period Minimal unsuccessful performance due to instrument or reagent issues. 1.2 Successful peer group comparison 90% satisfactory performance to peer group. Exceptional: 100% Very Good: 95-99% Satisfactory: 90-94% Marginal: 85-89% Unsatisfactory: <85% CAP survey reports Exercise of Option Period Instrument downtime is minimal. 1.3 Instrument Repairs 90% satisfactory instrument performance annually. Exceptional: 100% Very Good: 95-99% Satisfactory: 90-94% Marginal: 85-89% Unsatisfactory: <85% Troubleshooting records Service Records Sendout records TAT reports Engineer visit within 48 hours of service designation. Schedules 2.1 Emergency Repairs 90% Visits within 48 hours of service designation. Exceptional: 100% Very Good: 95-99% Satisfactory: 90-94% Marginal: 85-89% Unsatisfactory: <85% Troubleshooting records Service records Exercise of Option Period Vendor initiates scheduling of preventive maintenance. 2.2 Proactive Maintenance Service 95% Visits initiated by vendor. Exceptional: 100% Very Good: 98-99% Satisfactory: 95-97% Marginal: 85-89% Unsatisfactory: <85% Service records Problem records Telephone Support is responsive. 2.3 Trouble-shooting via phone 95% Issues resolved within 3 calls or elevated to service. Exceptional: 100% Very Good: 98-99% Satisfactory: 95-97% Marginal: 85-89% Unsatisfactory: <85% Troubleshooting records Problem records Service records Exercise of Option Period Invoices are submitted monthly. Cost Control 3.1 Invoice Accountability 100% Invoices received through OLCS via Austin, Texas Invoice records Exercise of Option Period Invoices are itemized by service or product received. 3.2 Invoice Verification 80% Invoices contain all necessary information for proper processing. Excellent: 95-100% Very Good: 90-94% Satisfactory: 85-89% Marginal: 80-84% Unsatisfactory: <80% Invoice records Exercise of Option Period Backordered reagents and supplies are minimal. Management 4.1 Backorders <5% Backorders per year. Excellent: 0% Very Good: 1-2% Satisfactory: 3-4% Marginal: 5% Unsatisfactory: >5% Order records Invoice records Customer communications Exercise of Option Period Provides timely follow-up for backorders. Regulatory 6.1 Backorder Notification 90% timely follow up for backorders Exceptional: 100% Very Good: 95-99% Satisfactory: 90-94% Marginal: 85-89% Unsatisfactory: <85% Order records Invoice records Customer communications Exercise of Option Period Contractor will provide proactive notification of changes. 6.2 Notification of changes in reagent and equipment modifications 100% Proactive notifications. Quality Bulletins Customer Letters Customer Contact Exercise of Option Period Timely recall notification of reagent and supplies. 6.3 Recall Notification 100% Recall notifications within 1 month of issuance. Quality Bulletins Customer Letters Customer Contact Exercise of Option Period Works with customer to resolve complaints. Customer Satisfaction 7.1 Substantiated complaints No unresolved substantiated customer complaints per year Order records Invoice records Customer communications Problem records Troubleshooting records Exercise of Option Period Timely follow-up on complaints. 7.2 Complaint Handling 90% Complaint follow-up within 24 hours of initial complaint or within agreed upon timeframe. Exceptional: 100% Very Good: 95-99% Satisfactory: 90-94% Marginal: 85-89% Unsatisfactory: <85% Order records Invoice records Customer communications Problem records Troubleshooting records Exercise of Option Period NARA RM Language Clause to be included in contracts, as necessary: 1. Citations to pertinent laws, codes and regulations such as 44 U.S.C Chapter 21, 29, 31 and 33; Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552); Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a); 36 CFR Part 1222 and Part 1228. 2. Contractor shall treat all deliverables under the contract as the property of the U.S. Government for which the Government Agency shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. 3. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract using Government IT equipment and/or Government records. 4. Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected by the Freedom of Information Act. 5. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any Government Agency records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract or identified in the RCS 10-1. 6. The Government Agency owns the rights to all data/records produced as part of this contract. 7. The Government Agency owns the rights to all electronic information (electronic data, electronic information systems, electronic databases, etc.) and all supporting documentation created as part of this contract. Contractor must deliver sufficient technical documentation with all data deliverables to permit the agency to use the data. 8. Contractor agrees to comply with Federal and Agency records management policies, including those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. These policies include the preservation of all records created or received regardless of format [paper, electronic, etc.] or mode of transmission [e-mail, fax, etc.] or state of completion [draft, final, etc.]. 9. No disposition of documents will be allowed without the prior written consent of the Contracting Officer. The Agency and its Contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the Agency or destroyed without regard to the provisions of the agency records schedules. 10. Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-Contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under or relating to this contract. The Contractor (and any sub-Contractor) is required to abide by Government and Agency guidance for protecting sensitive and proprietary information. References: VHA Directive 6300 VA Handbook 6300.1 VA Directive 6500 36 CFR Part 1222.32 (b) Potential contractors shall provide, at a minimum, the following information to kevin.brown1@va.gov. 1) Company name, address, and point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and DUNS. 2) Please identify your company s size in comparison to the anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 325413 In Vitro Diagnostics Substance Manufacturing. To be considered a small business your company must have fewer than 1,250 employees. This notice is to determine the marketplace for this specific requirement. Please check one of the following: [ ] yes [ ] no Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Small Business Manufacturers [ ] yes [ ] no All other Small Business (SB) [ ] yes [ ] no Other than Small Business 3) The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought notice. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM located on the web at www.sam.gov). It is desirable that any Offeror to have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application in the System for Award Management (SAM). 4) Any Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. 5) Only authorized representatives/providers of the manufacturer will be considered. Equipment must be new, no used or refurbished equipment accepted. Please provide a proof of authorized dealer or reseller letter from manufacturer. 6) This is a brand name or equal requirement. As such, the salient characteristics reflect the physical, functional, or performance characteristics that equal products must meet to satisfy the Government s needs. To be considered for any potential solicitation, offers of equal products, including equal products of the brand name manufacturer, must: (a) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this sources sought; clearly identify the item by Brand name, if any and make/model number. (b) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to descriptive data or information available that identifies that the equal item meets or exceeds the salient characteristics required by the Government. Responses are due by 05/31/2023 08:00 am PST, to the Point of Contact. Shipping Address: Portland VA Healthcare System 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd Portland, OR 97239 Point of Contact: Kevin Brown Contract Specialist Kevin.Brown1@va.gov (360)553-7674