SD/664 - HANDHELD NARCOTICS ANALYZER

Sources Sought Synopsis Only THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business relative to NAICS 334516 with size standards of 1000 employees. Note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in U.S Small Business Administration site https://www.sba.gov can perform the project, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127.  Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on SAM, and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. General Requirements: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA San Diego Healthcare System, has a need for a Handheld Narcotics Analyzer. The Police Handheld Narcotics Analyzer will be used to scan material evidence of physical drugs through plastic bags or vials. The requirement is for brand name or equal: Handheld Narcotics Analyzer Identify any domestic alternatives (meaning manufactured in the United States) Nomenclature: Handheld Raman Analyzer MANUFACTURE AND BRAND NAME PRODUCT INFORMATION Thermo Fisher Scientific TruNarc Delta Handheld Narcotics Analyzer CLIN Description Qty Unit of Measure 01 DELTA HANDHELD NARCOTICS ANALYZER with - 3 Year Warranty, Train 12 students in English - Delta Model with 3 years of warranty. - Warranty includes factory repair, loaner units when available and 24/7 technical support. - Companion PC admin software, unlimited access to eLearning courses and free basic software updates to core narcotics library are provided for the life of the instrument. - Includes on-site instructor-led training In English, for up to 12 students within the Continental United States (CONUS) - expires 9 months after date of purchase. 1 EA REQUIREMENTS: The VA San Diego Healthcare System Law Enforcement department is requesting the acquisition of one (1) Handheld Narcotics Analyzer for the purpose of being able to scan material evidence of various physical drugs through plastic bags, vials or other material. The Salient Characteristics must include: Must be capable of providing rapid, contactless, and reliable identification of narcotics, both illicit & licit, for presumptive testing in the field Must be capable of mitigating potential exposure to fentanyl and other opioids which can pose great danger(s) to law enforcement as a contactless operating device which requires no direct contact with most substances Must afford real-time identification of most substances in the field for presumptive evidence testing Must be capable of comprehensive testing for over 1,200 substances, including narcotics, precursors and cutting agents, including, but not limited to: fentanyl, methamphetamines, cocaine, and emerging threats like carfentanyl, nitrazines and xylaxzine. Shall weigh 1.27 lbs Shall have the following approximate dimensions: 6.5 inches x 4.1 inches x 2 inches Must have a controlled substance, cutting agents & precursors comprehensive library, which is continuously updated with regular emerging narcotic threats as well as regular updates Shall have the following data export formats: CSV, SPC, PDF, SCZ Must have a rechargeable internal 3.6V battery (10-hrs battery life, user replaceable, DC wall adapter, 5V@3A output USB-C) Have the following operating temperatures: -10 degrees Celsius to +50 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit to 122 degrees Fahrenheit) Must have an English language configuration Shall have computer administration & downloadable data via Admin software connected via USB-C Must have support via automated spectral analysis with additional feedback from staff scientists as needed Participating Healthcare Facilities: VISN 22 West VA San Diego Healthcare System 3350 La Jolla Village drive, CA; 92161-0002 In response to this announcement, please complete the information below: Company: Address: Contact Name: Phone No: Email: DUNS: Business size information Select all that applies: Small Business Emerging Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act HubZone Woman Owned Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small in Vetbiz.gov Certified Veteran Owned Small Business in Vetbiz.gov Large Business Other:____________ All offered items must be listed on vendor FSS contract FSS/ GSA Contract Holder of the requested item(s) Yes No FSS/ GSA Contract Number Effective Date / Expiration Date Does your company manufacture the requested product(s)? If no, answer the questions below. Yes No Does your company exceed the 500-employee alternative size standard for nonmanufacturers? Yes No Is your company primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of product(s) being supplied? Yes No Does your company take ownership or possession of the products(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice? Yes No Does your company supply the end product(s) of a small business manufacturer or processor made in the US, or obtain a waiver of such requirement? Yes No 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. Not applicable List: Buy American Act Information Are all items manufactured in the U.S? If not, list the items not manufactured in the US and the country of origin in the table provided below. Yes No Item # Description Country of Origin Domestic Alternative Product Do you have domestic alternatives? (Equal product that is manufactured within the United States) If so, please state the item, description and place of manufacture (country of origin) in the spaces below Yes No Item # Description Country of Origin This notice is neither a request for competitive proposals or solicitation of offerors. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this response. Responses to this Sources Sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov on or before Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, by 7:00 am PST Local Time.