1. PURPOSE
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 1, is conducting market research to identify sources capable of providing BD FACSLyric IVD Flow Cytometry Systems and associated components for use by the VA Boston Healthcare System, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service. This notice is issued in accordance with FAR Part 10 Market Research and does not constitute a solicitation or request for quotes.
2. BACKGROUND
The VA requires two BD FACSLyric 3L12C Instrument US IVD units (model 663518) and associated hardware, software, consumables, and workflow components necessary to support clinical flow cytometry operations. The new systems must integrate seamlessly with the VA s existing BD instruments, antibodies, and software platforms to maintain testing continuity, avoid revalidation of established protocols, and prevent operational disruption.
3. SUMMARY OF REQUIRED ITEMS
Required items include but are not limited to: BD FACSLyric 3L12C instruments, computer bundles, monitors, printers, barcode scanners, extended-use tanks, loader options, tube racks, CST beads, buffers, cleaning solutions, assay modules, workflow manager software, licenses, and support services.
4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES
Product #
Description
Qty
U/I
663518 00382906635181
FACSLyric 3L12C Instrument USIVD
2
EA
667228 00382906672285
Computer Bundle Z2SFFG9 Lyric US IVD
2
EA
665425 00382906654250
Assy Printer HP Color LaserJet Pro
2
EA
664872 00382906648723
Monitor Desktop Display 27 Inch
2
EA
663058 00382906630582
Scanner Barcode 2D
2
EA
651158 00382906511584
BD FACSLyric Extended Use Tanks
2
EA
662879 00382906628794
FACS Universal Loader Option US
2
EA
651314 00382906513144
Assembly Tube Rack 30
2
EA
651319 00382906513199
Assembly Tube Rack 40
2
EA
662413 00382906624130
CST beads 50T IVD
2
EA
661614 00382906616142
FC Bead Dilution Buffer
2
EA
340345 00382903403455
BD FACS Clean Solution 5L
2
EA
99-30211-00
BD FACSflow Sheath Fluid 20L
2
EA
662961 00382906629616
Kit FC Beads 7 Color US IVD
2
EA
661629 00382906616296
BD FC Beads BV711
2
EA
661630 00382906616302
BD FC Beads BV786
2
EA
340334 00382903403349
Trucount Absolute Counting Tubes US IVD
2
EA
661621 00382906616210
BD FC Beads APC-H7
2
EA
661624 00382906616241
BD FC Beads V500-C
2
EA
661623 00382906616234
BD FC Beads V450
2
EA
661626 00382906616265
BD FC Beads BV605
2
EA
661625 00382906616258
BD FC Beads APC-R700
2
EA
664017 00382906640178
Software Assurity Linc RSS v6.0
2
EA
664236 00382906642363
Module FACSuiteMutlitest 4c Assay US IVD
2
EA
664237 00382906642370
Module FACSuiteMultitest 6c Assay US IVD
2
EA
664011 00382906640116
Kit Software FACS Workflow Manager v1.2
1
EA
664014 00382906640147
Assy Cert Workflow Mgr Connect License
1
EA
667968 00382906679680
Computer Bundle Z2SFFG9 Workflow Mgr
1
EA
662758
Workflow Mgr Hardware Service w/Onsite
1
EA
653775
FACS Workflow Manager Implementation
1
EA
667985 00382906679857
Renew 1-year BD FWM software
2
EA
667986 00382906679864
Renew 1-year Connection license
2
EA
5. DELIVERY LOCATION
VA Boston Healthcare System
1400 VFW Parkway
West Roxbury, MA 02132
6. REQUESTED CAPABILITY INFORMATION
The Government seeks capability information from sources able to supply the specified equipment for VISN 1, including whether the equipment and associated components offered are domestic or non-domestic in origin. Vendors should briefly summarize their technical capability, relevant experience, delivery capacity, business size or socioeconomic status, and ability to comply with applicable trade or country-of-origin requirements.
7. RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS
Responses should include company name, SAM UEI, business size classification, evidence of capability to provide all required BD FACSLyric items, authorization documentation (if applicable), delivery timeframes, and any other relevant information.
8. DISCLAIMER
This is NOT a solicitation. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing a response. Responses will be used to determine whether a competitive procurement is appropriate.
9. RESPONSE SUBMISSION
All responses shall be submitted electronically to:
Dewan Britton,
Contract Specialist
Email: Dewan.Britton@va.gov
