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 markets 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 services in response to the requirement described below. Vendors are 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. Pursuant to FAR Part 10, Market Research, the purpose of this notice is to determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exists and to determine the commercial practices of company's engaged in providing the needed service. Pursuant to FAR Part 6 and FAR Part 19, competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research. This notice in no way obligates the Government to any further action. The Government anticipates a Base Plus 4 Option Years.
\n\n\n\nThe Department of Veterans Affairs Durham Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 on
\n\nbehalf of Durham VA Medical Center, is conducting Market Research through this
\n\nsources sought notice. This notice will help determine the availability of qualified
\n\nBusinesses, registered under NAICS code 334516, capable of providing the below
\n\nName Brand consumables for the GloCyte system:
\n\nCartridge Kits, RBC Reagent, TNC Reagent, Pipette tips, OsmoPro Max Maintenance Kit, OsmoPro Max Calibration kit, Inserts, OsmoProMax enzymatic cleaner kit.
\n\nAll respondents shall indicate the following:
\n\nto offer, or
\n\nbusiness who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS
\n\ncodes.
\n\nbusiness who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a
\n\nrelated NAICS code with the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE); Provide the
\n\ncertification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of
\n\nincorporation for each.
\n\nVenture utilizing multiple owned companies as majority or non-majority owner?
\n\nVenture and the ownership of each company.
\n\n\n\nFailure to provide the above information may result in the potential offeror being
\n\nconsidered incapable of meeting the VA’s needs
\n\n\n\nIf the contractor can provide the above items, the contractor shall provide a letter from
\n\nthe manufacturer stating they are an authorized distributor/licenser of their products.
\n\nFailure to submit an authorized distributor letter shall result in the product(s) potentially
\n\noffered to be considered “grey market” and shall not be considered technically
\n\nacceptable.
\n\nIf the contractor can provide the above product and services, please indicate in your
\n\nresponse that the above requirements can be met and provide a brochure of its product.
\n\n\n\n
The capability statements received from this market research are for planning
\n\npurposes only and will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy. This
\n\nis strictly market research and the Government will not entertain questions
\n\nconcerning this market research. The Government will not assume any costs incurred
\n\nby the contractor in the preparation of responses. All responses shall be submitted in
\n\nwriting no later than September 22, 2026, at 1000AM EST to the attention of Krisanne.Dernago@va.gov
","text":"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 markets 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 services in response to the requirement described below. Vendors are 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. Pursuant to FAR Part 10, Market Research, the purpose of this notice is to determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exists and to determine the commercial practices of company's engaged in providing the needed service. Pursuant to FAR Part 6 and FAR Part 19, competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research. This notice in no way obligates the Government to any further action. The Government anticipates a Base Plus 4 Option Years.\n\nThe Department of Veterans Affairs Durham Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 on\n\nbehalf of Durham VA Medical Center, is conducting Market Research through this\n\nsources sought notice. This notice will help determine the availability of qualified\n\nBusinesses, registered under NAICS code 334516, capable of providing the below\n\nName Brand consumables for the GloCyte system:\n\nCartridge Kits, RBC Reagent, TNC Reagent, Pipette tips, OsmoPro Max Maintenance Kit, OsmoPro Max Calibration kit, Inserts, OsmoProMax enzymatic cleaner kit.\n\nAll respondents shall indicate the following:\n\n• Whether or not they are small business manufacturers of the products they wish\n\nto offer, or\n\n• Whether or not they are distributors of a small business manufacturer.\n\n• Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this\n\nbusiness who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS\n\ncodes.\n\n• Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this\n\nbusiness who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a\n\nrelated NAICS code with the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE); Provide the\n\ncertification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of\n\nincorporation for each.\n\n• Do you plan on responding to a solicitation for this requirement with a Joint\n\nVenture utilizing multiple owned companies as majority or non-majority owner?\n\n• Yes ___No ___ If yes, please identify which companies are considering a Joint\n\nVenture and the ownership of each company.\n\nFailure to provide the above information may result in the potential offeror being\n\nconsidered incapable of meeting the VA’s needs\n\nIf the contractor can provide the above items, the contractor shall provide a letter from\n\nthe manufacturer stating they are an authorized distributor/licenser of their products.\n\nFailure to submit an authorized distributor letter shall result in the product(s) potentially\n\noffered to be considered “grey market” and shall not be considered technically\n\nacceptable.\n\nIf the contractor can provide the above product and services, please indicate in your\n\nresponse that the above requirements can be met and provide a brochure of its product.\n\nThe capability statements received from this market research are for planning\n\npurposes only and will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy. This\n\nis strictly market research and the Government will not entertain questions\n\nconcerning this market research. The Government will not assume any costs incurred\n\nby the contractor in the preparation of responses. 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Vendors are 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. Pursuant to FAR Part 10, Market Research, the purpose of this notice is to determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exists and to determine the commercial practices of company's engaged in providing the needed service. Pursuant to FAR Part 6 and FAR Part 19, competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research. This notice in no way obligates the Government to any further action. The Government anticipates a Base Plus 4 Option Years.
\n\n\n\nThe Department of Veterans Affairs Durham Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 on
\n\nbehalf of Durham VA Medical Center, is conducting Market Research through this
\n\nsources sought notice. This notice will help determine the availability of qualified
\n\nBusinesses, registered under NAICS code 334516, capable of providing the below
\n\nName Brand consumables for the GloCyte system:
\n\nCartridge Kits, RBC Reagent, TNC Reagent, Pipette tips, OsmoPro Max Maintenance Kit, OsmoPro Max Calibration kit, Inserts, OsmoProMax enzymatic cleaner kit.
\n\nAll respondents shall indicate the following:
\n\nto offer, or
\n\nbusiness who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS
\n\ncodes.
\n\nbusiness who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a
\n\nrelated NAICS code with the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE); Provide the
\n\ncertification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of
\n\nincorporation for each.
\n\nVenture utilizing multiple owned companies as majority or non-majority owner?
\n\nVenture and the ownership of each company.
\n\n\n\nFailure to provide the above information may result in the potential offeror being
\n\nconsidered incapable of meeting the VA’s needs
\n\n\n\nIf the contractor can provide the above items, the contractor shall provide a letter from
\n\nthe manufacturer stating they are an authorized distributor/licenser of their products.
\n\nFailure to submit an authorized distributor letter shall result in the product(s) potentially
\n\noffered to be considered “grey market” and shall not be considered technically
\n\nacceptable.
\n\nIf the contractor can provide the above product and services, please indicate in your
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\n\n\n\n
The capability statements received from this market research are for planning
\n\npurposes only and will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy. This
\n\nis strictly market research and the Government will not entertain questions
\n\nconcerning this market research. The Government will not assume any costs incurred
\n\nby the contractor in the preparation of responses. All responses shall be submitted in
\n\nwriting no later than September 22, 2026, at 1000AM EST to the attention of Krisanne.Dernago@va.gov
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