6515--Brand Name or Equal Tissue Processors For market research only

Page 1 of 2 The following is a Sources Sought/Request for Information notice. This posted notice is not a Pre- Solicitation or Solicitation document. The government is not currently soliciting bids, quotes or proposals at this time; however, reserves the right to do so at a later date. The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA 15240 is seeking potential sources for the follow BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Requirement: Laboratory Tissue Processors Brand Name for Reference: Epredia Excelsior AS Tissue Processor ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY Laboratory Tissue Processors Reagents must be able to be pre-heated to at least 35oC to minimize tissue shock automatic reagent rotation Can use reagents directly from supplier containers without needing to transfer to secondary containers. Downdraft ventilation Battery backup formaldehyde filtration Touch screen technology Capable of processing a minimum of 200 cassettes at one time Size must not exceed (DxWxH) 24x30x56 in due to space restrictions. 2 Installation and Training Professional installation and training 2 ALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) University Drive Campus University Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15240-2400 ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST ALSO HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE. TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SAM.GOV. Responses to this notice shall include: Company Name Address Point of Contact Phone Number Email Address SAM UEI Number DUNS Number CAGE Code Tax ID Number ** Note: In accordance with the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Kingdomware, service disabled veteran owned (SDVOSB) and veteran owned (VOSB), who are interested in this procurement and consider themselves to have the resources and capabilities necessary to provide these services shall be verified in VetBiz Registry as follows to be considered: http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/. Process in 38 U.S.C. 8127(d) whereby a contracting officer of the Department shall award contracts on the basis of competition restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans will submit offers, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States. For purposes of this VA specific rule, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or a veteran-owned small business (VOSB), must meet the eligibility requirements in 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), (f) and VAAR subpart 819.7003 and be listed as verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database. Please provide answers to all questions below regarding your firm s Socio-Economic status pursuant to North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 339112: 1. Is your business a small business under NAICS 339112? YES ______ NO ______ 2. Is your firm a Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______ 3. Is your firm a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______ 4. Is you firm a certified HUB Zone firm? YES ______ NO ______ 5. Is your firm a Woman Owned business? YES ______ NO ______ 6. Is your firm a Large Business? YES ______ NO ______ 7. Do you have a GSA/FSS schedule for these items? YES______ NO______ Schedule Number: ___________________ Expiration Date: _____________________ Please provide a capability statement as well as any relevant literature addressing your organizations ability to supply the required items. Also, please include a point of contact name, phone number and email address. Note: Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Jennifer Beiswenger via email only. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT. Please submit all responses to this notice via e-mail to: Jennifer Beiswenger Contract Specialist Jennifer.Beiswenger@va.gov Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are required by no later than Tuesday January 17th 2023, at 11:59 pm EST. End of Document