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Department of Veteran Affairs Cytation 5 multi-mode plate reader
Request for Information (RFI)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this RFI in accordance with FAR 15.201(e). This RFI is issued for the purpose of conducting capabilities and market research. Accordingly, this RFI constitutes neither a Request for Proposal (RFP) nor a guarantee that one will be issued by the Government in the future; furthermore, it does not commit the Government to contract for any services described herein. Do not submit a proposal. The Department of Veterans Affairs is not at this time, seeking proposals or quotes and therefore will not accept, review, or evaluate unsolicited proposals or quotes received in response hereto. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this request.

The Government does not reimburse respondents for costs associated with submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred for responses to this RFI. The information provided may be used by VA in developing an acquisition strategy and Product Description (PD). Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary; however, any information received shall become the property of the Government and will not be returned to the respondent.

Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or sensitive information contained in their response. This is a request for information only and does not obligate the Government in any way, nor does it commit the Government to a specific course of action. The Government is seeking as much information as possible and a complete response from industry to this RFI during this market research activity may assist the Government in developing an acquisition strategy and finalizing any Product description/salient characteristics.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. IF YOU ARE AN SDVOSB, PLEASE STATE SO IN YOUR RESPONSE.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 5 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide a Plate reader for the Baltimore VAMHCS, Baltimore, MD.
BACKGROUND:
Medical facility in need of Cytation 5 multi-mode plate reader and installation
LOCATION:
University of Maryland Baltimore, 660 W. Redwood ST Howard Hall, RM #564 Baltimore, MD 21201
ITEM INFORMATION:
Product Number
Product Description
Units of Measure
Quantity
CYT5MF-SN
CYTSMF'-SN CYTS WMONO & FILTER WITH THE FOLLOWING CONFIGURATION: F FILTER CUBE SELECTION: 8040501 PMT FOR FILTER-BASED SYSTEM: LOW NOISE 49984 PMT FOR MONO-BASED SYSTEM: LOW NOISE 49984 SHIP-TO COUNTRY: USA SOFTWARE SELECTION:GENS GENS SOFTWARE CYTSMF-SN#00l

Each
1
8040587
FLTR BLK MITOXPRESS XTRA ASBY
Each
1
Shipping
SHIPPING
LT
1

STATEMENT OF WORK:
Contract Title.
Purchase of a Cytation 5 multi-mode plate reader.
Background.
The VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) requires the purchase of a Cytation 5 multi-mode reader manufactured by Agilent Technologies to carry out experiments such as quantifications of DNA, RNA, proteins and ELISA assays as well as the study of cellular metabolism for the study of Endocrine actions of Sclerostin . The equipment will support a project funded by Dr. Ryan Riddle s Merit award entitled Endocrine Actions of Sclerostin (Project number: I01 BX003724). Dr. Riddle s laboratory currently does not have an equipment suitable for the purpose described above. The equipment is required to complete the work proposed in the Merit award aimed in the assessment of the effect of sclerostin in transgenic mice and cell line models. Dr. Riddle s research team will utilize this equipment a regular basis.
The purchased Agilent Technologies Cytation 5 multi-mode reader must be able to have Advanced 4th Generation QUAD Top and Bottom Fluorescence Monochromator, type in any Wavelength AND any Bandwidth, variable Bandwidth in fluorescence from 3nm to 50nm in 1nm increment, monochromator absorbance, ultra-sensitive luminescence, condensation control and linear, orbital and double orbital shaking. Plus, Agilent Cytation 5 microplate reader must be able to be in a configurable and upgradable platform.
Scope
The requested equipment for quantifications of DNA, RNA and proteins, ELISA and MitoXpress Xtra Oxygen Consumption assays for the study endocrine actions of sclerostin must fulfill the following criteria:
Advanced 4th Generation QUAD Top and Bottom Fluorescence Monochromator. Type in any Wavelength AND any Bandwidth
Variable Bandwidth in fluorescence from 3nm to 50nm in 1nm increment
Monochromator absorbance
Ultra-sensitive luminescence
Incubation up to 65 °C with 4 zone radiant heat
Condensation control
Linear, orbital and double orbital shaking

Specific Tasks
The vendor will provide delivery of Agilent Technologies Cytation 5 multi-mode reader, installation and training within 3-4 weeks of contract award.
Performance Monitoring
Principle Investigator will ensure validity of work in cooperation with sales engineer if the need arises.
Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations

This equipment has its unique characteristics that limits the availability to this one source.

a. Identification of Possible Follow-on Work.

Premium service support for one-year warranty after delivery

b. Identification of Potential Conflicts of Interest (COI).

No COI exists

c. Identification of Non-Disclosure Requirements.

d. Packaging, Packing and Shipping Instructions.

There is no special packaging, packing or shipping requirements

e. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria.

Acceptance based on quality of performance at set-up.

Place of Performance.
University of Maryland Baltimore
Department of Orthopedics
660 W. Redwood St
Howard Hall, Rm.#: 564
Baltimore, MD 21201
Period of Performance

Period of performance will be January 2, 2023

Delivery Schedule
SOW Task#
Deliverable Title
Format
Number
Calendar Days After CO Start
1
Cytation 5 multi-mode reader
Contractor-Determined Format
One electronic copy in Microsoft Word Office 2010 Version and one hard copy

Contractors desiring consideration shall send an email directly to the Contract Specialist referencing the following in the subject field, Baltimore VAMHCS Plate Reader .
The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below.
If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:
(1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.
(2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI?
(3) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items?
(4) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?
(5) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number.
(6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract?
(7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes.
(8) Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes?
*** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics.

All emails from interested parties must be received by 3:00 PM EST, November 17, 2022
Please send your email response to: Ronnie.swailes@va.gov
This is a market survey for informational and planning purposes only. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

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