# Antimicrobial Susceptibility Instrument CPRR BPA Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c25725q0016 - Solicitation number: 36C25725Q0016 - Notice type: Special notice - Status: Closed. Deadline was September 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT - Department: Department of Veterans Affairs - Contracting office: 257-Network Contract Office 17 (36C257) - NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing - Product or service code: 6550 In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets - First posted: August 28, 2024 - Last posted: August 28, 2024 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fc20a0d6a58646f7b32e17d8c47a696b/view ## Description This is a Request for Information (RFI) for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Instrumentation. This is not a request for formal proposals or quotes. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. Your response to this announcement will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this request or the Government use of such information. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort. All interested offerors will have a respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this RFI. This request is on behalf of The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, located at Plaza LeCea, 5441 Babcock Rd. Ste 302 to acquire information regarding Antimicrobial Susceptibility Instrumentation that complies with the Buy American Act. We are interested in identifying potential suppliers who provide instrumentation that is manufactured in the United States. Please provide the following information for your products: **1. Product Overview:** A detailed description of the antimicrobial susceptibility instrumentation you offer, including specifications, features, and functionalities. **2. American-Made Status:** Confirmation that the instrumentation is manufactured in the United States in accordance with the Buy American Act. Please include any relevant documentation or certifications to verify compliance. **3. Manufacturing Details:** Information about the manufacturing locations and any pertinent details about materials and components used in the products. We appreciate your attention to this request and look forward to receiving your response by Wednesday 09/04/2024, at Ognian.Ivanov@va.gov. Your insights will be invaluable as we evaluate options for our antimicrobial susceptibility testing needs. Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly at Ognian.Ivanov@va.gov. ## Publications - August 28, 2024: Special notice, due September 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice fc20a0d6a58646f7b32e17d8c47a696b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fc20a0d6a58646f7b32e17d8c47a696b/view ## Points of contact - ognian.ivanov@va.gov, Ognian Ivanov, ognian.ivanov@va.gov --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c25725q0016.