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Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16
Request For Information (RFI)

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the Government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI

1. Title: (Brand Name Only) SCIEX Triple Quad 7500 - QTRAP Activated, Mass Spectrometer System for the Little Rock VAMC
2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly for the following:

Model / Part Number
Item /Description of Supplies/Equipment
Qty

5069160

EQUIPMENT :
1 SCIEX Triple Quad 7500 System QTRAP Activated
Enhanced high performance hybrid
triple quadrupole LC-MS/MS mass
spectrometer with linear ion trap
enabled. QTRAP License is installed.
This system offers a mass range of m/z
5 to 2000 in triple quadrupole mode
and 50-2000 in LIT mode. Includes
Optiflow Pro Ion Source, Optiflow Pro
ESI tower with analytical probe and
E-Lens optimized for flow rates
200-1000 µL/min. Addition options
available for alternate flow rates and
ionization modes. System includes
integrated syringe pump and a 6 port,
2 position switching valve. Two wet
pumps (roughing pumps) included.
System ships with Data Acquisition
Computer running Windows 10 64 bit and
standard monitor. SCIEX OS Software
is required for operation and must be
purchased separately. Instrument will
not operate without the purchase of
the SCIEX OS software. Limited
Warranty: Standard parts and labor
warranty for one year starting from
the completion of instrument
commissioning {as provided in SCIEX's
written limited warranty statement and
or other product documentation}.
Includes our Status Scope Remote
Monitoring Service and one no-charge
Preventative Maintenance (PM) during
the one-year warranty period. The
above instrument price reflects at
least the basic GSA discount plus
Industrial Funding Fee of .75%,
pursuant Sciex's GSA Contract
GS-07F-0092X effective 11/08/10 -
11/07/25 , and FOB destination
shipping terms. Any open market items
which may be included in this
quotation are subject to the attached
General Terms and Conditions of Sale
and additional freight charges may
have been applied. Sciex regularly
offers promotional pricing on
instruments, consumables and services
as well as combination products.

1 EA
ABSX PROTECTP
PLUS 1PM
2 PROTECTPLUS 1PM - QTRAP 7500 FOR 2
YEARS AFTER THE 1 YEAR WARRANTYINCLUDED WITH PURCHASE.
1 SV
4376887
3 Triazine Standard Mixture
1 EA
4376878
4 FG, Synergi 4U Fusion RP80A 50 X 2
1 EA
5077206
5 MS Single Tuning Solution Kit
1 EA
5301606
6 SCIEX OS 3.0 - Acq & Qual/Quant Proc
Perp License
1 EA
5053490
7 MS OFFICE 2016 PROFESSIONAL PLUS ISV
GLOBAL KIT
1 EA
5076232
8 UPS POWERVAR SECURITY PLUS II 8000VA
- NA
1 EA
5079182
9 BENCH* MS BENCH SCI 2
1 EA

Shipping and Handling
1 EA
The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code __ 334516__ is __1000 employees_.



SCOPE OF WORK AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
SCIEX Triple Quad 7500 - QTRAP Activated, Mass Spectrometer System
Objective:
The Research Service at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System requires the purchase of a SCIEX Triple Quad 7500 - QTRAP Activated, Mass Spectrometer System.

Project Scope:
For the purchase, delivery and installation of a SCIEX Triple Quad 7500 - QTRAP Activated, Mass Spectrometer System and related accessories (see package requirements below).
Package should include:

Item #
Description/Part Number*
Qty
1
SCIEX Triple Quad 7500 System - QTRAP Activated- 5069160
1
2
ABSX PROTECTPLUS 1PM - 2 YEAR
1
3
Triazine Standard Mixture - 4376887
1
4
FG, Synergi 4U Fusion RP80A 50 X 2 - 4376878
1
5
MS Single Tuning Solution Kit - 5077206
1
6
SCIEX OS 3.0 - Acq & Qual/Quant Proc Perp License - 5301606
1
7
MS OFFICE 2016 PROFESSIONAL PLUS ISV GLOBAL KIT - 5053490
1
8
UPS POWERVAR SECURITY PLUS II 8000VA - NA - 5076232
1
9
BENCH* MS BENCH SCI 2 - 5079182
1

SHIPPING AND HANDLING
SUBTOTAL (Products)

Warranty Details:

Limited Warranty: Standard parts and labor warranty for one year starting from the completion of instrument commissioning {as provided in SCIEX's written limited warranty statement and accompanying terms in the user manual or other product
documentation}. Includes SCIEX's Status Scope Remote Monitoring Service and one no-charge Preventative Maintenance (PM) during the one-year warranty period. After one year, the PROTECTPLUS 1PM for 2 years as quoted begins for a total combined warranty of 3 total years.

Warehouse Delivery Location:

VA MEDICAL CENTER (Eugene Towbin VA)
2200 FORT ROOTS DRIVE
BLDG 182
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARÂ 72114

Final Destination Delivery:

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
4300 West 7th Street
Research Service/151, Lab Room GC147
Attn: Andrew Morris
Little Rock, AR 72205
6. Information Systems ProtectionÂ

The contractor will not have access to VA Desktop computers, nor will they have access to online resources belonging to the government while conducting services. If removal of equipment from the VA is required, any memory storage devices, such as hard drives, solid state drives and non-volatile memory units will remain in VA control and will not be removed from VA custody. Â
The contractor will not have access to protected Patient Health Information (PHI), nor will they have the capability of accessing patient information during the services provided to the VA and if removal of equipment from the VA is required, any memory storage devices, such as hard drives, solid state drives and non-volatile memory units will remain in VA control and will not be removed from VA custody.

Security Requirements
The C&A requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.
3. Specific Tasks.
None.
4. Training
No training is required.

5. Delivery
The vendor shall provide these items during normal business hours and on a non-federal holiday at the following address:
6. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this RFI.
Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI:

a. Where are the requested items/equipment manufactured?

Vendor must attach documentation of this information to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice

b. Are the requested items/equipment manufactured by a Small or Large business? Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)?

Vendor must attach documentation of this to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice

c. Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in performance of this requirement?

The VA does not accept grey market items and therefore the Vendor must attach evidence of this access (Authorized Distributor letter) to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice.
d. Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following:

Point(s) of contact name: _______________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
Telephone number: ___________________________________________
Email address: _______________________________________________

Company's business size: ________________________________________________
Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) #: _______________________________

e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite __________________ NAICS code?

Please provide proof of qualifications.

f. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General
Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or
Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)?

If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market Research.

7. Opportunity/Market Pricing: The Little Rock VA Medical Center is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the Little Rock VAMC in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Therefore, vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation.

8. Instructions and Response Guidelines: Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted no later than 1:00pm (CST), Monday, March 13, 2023 via email to latonya.mack@va.gov

RFI responses are due by 11:00am (CST), Friday, March 17, 2023; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to latonya.mack@va.gov. The subject line shall read: NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f).

Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI. Information provided will be used solely by the Little Rock AR VAMC as Market Research and will not be released outside of the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16.

9. Contact Information:

LaTonya G Mack
LaTonya.Mack@va.gov

Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!

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