Base 4 Automated Hematology Instrumentation

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 38 of 38 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 38 DESCRIPTION SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE This is not a solicitation but rather a Request for Information (RFI/Sources Sought) for market research purposes only. Veterans Health Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9, is issuing this Sources Sought in order to identify capable firms and obtain information for planning purposes only.

Veterans Health Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9, is issuing this Sources Sought in order to identify capable firms for Clinical Laboratory Chemistry, Immunochemistry, Chemiluminescent and Hematology Instrumentation with Automation Line and Auto-verification. Responses shall be submitted by 08:00am (CDT) February 11, 2024. Responses shall be submitted via email to Phon.phasavath@va.gov.

All Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) firms that respond shall include proof of their Vets First Verification via Home  · VetBiz Portal (va.gov). All small business firms that respond shall include proof of small business status via their Representations and Certifications in accordance with FAR 4.1102 Policy.

While SDVOSB/VOSB contractors are preferred, all capable contractors are welcome to respond to this sources sought notice for market research purposes. All respondents shall include as part of their response a brief capability statement that covers the information in the following tentative statement of work, as well as answers to the below three (3) questions. All respondents shall be registered and active in SAM.gov | Home.

The results of this market research will assist in the development of (1) the requirement, and (2) the acquisition approach (e.g., socioeconomic set-aside, full and open competition, etc.). VA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred associated with the preparation of responses.

Suggested NAICS: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)

Suggested PSC: Q301 (Medical Laboratory Testing) Open to suggestions from industry as to a more proper NAICS and/or PSC, as well as any potential GSA/FSS Schedule SIN categories. In addition to the information requested above, please include answers to the below 3 questions as part of your response to this Sources Sought:

1. Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes.

2. Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a related NAICS code with the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE); Provide the certification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of incorporation for each.

3. Do you plan on responding to a solicitation for this requirement with a Joint Venture utilizing multiple owned companies as majority or non-majority owner? Yes

No

 If yes, please identify which companies are considering a Joint Venture and the ownership of each company.