# Microtomes Des Moines Central Iowa Health Care System

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c26324q0496

- Solicitation number: 36C26324Q0496
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was March 13, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)
- NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
- Place of performance: Des Moines, Iowa
- County: Polk County (FIPS 19153). https://abierto.us/counties/polk-county-ia-19153
- City: Des Moines. https://abierto.us/cities/des-moines-ia-1921000
- First posted: March 6, 2024
- Last posted: March 6, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e59e17e68c354db99545993149c0a8a3/view

## Description

This is a sources sought notice only and it is not a solicitation announcement. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to gain knowledge of qualified potential contractors and their socio-economic size classification in accordance with NAICS code 334516. NAICS Code 334516 – Analytical laboratory instrument maintenance. Responses will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. See the statement of work excerpt below.

**Description:** VA Central Iowa Health Care System, 3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310-1318 has an immediate requirement for: two (2) microtomes. Microtomes are used to section paraffin-embedded specimens for routine histopathology. The Des Moines Iowa Veterans Administration requires the following brand name or equal to specifications as applied to the Epredia HM 355S Automatic Microtome.

Salient Characteristics (at least 5), The item must: be/ have/ do these things • Have a footprint of approximately 16.0 inches wide by 20.5 inches deep by 11.0 inches high • Must provide manual and/or foot pedal control • Must allow for emergency stop for safety • Must contain multiple cutting modes for operation • Must contain a display monitor that can be used on either side of the instrument to accommodate staff • (1 each) Maintenance Manuals (CD, PDF or Word) • (1 each) User Manuals • (1 each) Cleaning Instructions for all equipment, supplies and accessories • 1-year warranty included in cost (parts and labor) After a review of the responses to this notice, a solicitation announcement may be posted to Contract Opportunities. A response to this notice is not an adequate reply to the forthcoming solicitation. To reply to this Request for Information, email this completed document to the following;

**Jennifer Watkins-Schoenig Contract Specialist Email:** Jennifer.watkins-schoenig@va.gov Please fully complete each section of the survey below.

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**Socio-economic Classification in Accordance with NAICS Code 334516:** (check all that apply) ? Small Business ? Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) ? Verified SDVOSB by www.vip.vetbiz.gov ? Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) ? Verified VOSB by www.vip.vetbiz.gov ? Small Disadvantage Business ? Women-owned Small Business ? Economically Disadvantaged Small Business ? HUBZone ? 8(a) Certified You may attach a Capability Statement or provide a brief:

DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

## Publications

- March 6, 2024: Sources sought, due March 13, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice e59e17e68c354db99545993149c0a8a3. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e59e17e68c354db99545993149c0a8a3/view

## Points of contact

- Jennifer Watkins-Schoenig, jennifer.watkins-schoenig@va.gov

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