6515--EPPENDORF CENTRIFUGE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for Eppendorf Centrifuges and accessories for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, Texas. This market research will inform the procurement strategy for a future solicitation. Responses are due by April 10, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.
Purpose
This RFI aims to gather information from industry to establish the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, or unrestricted) for an upcoming solicitation. This is not a request for quote, proposal, or bid, and no contract will be awarded from this notice.
Scope of Work
The MEDVAMC requires:
- 5 EA Eppendorf Centrifuge 5810 (Benchtop, Capacity: 4 x 750 mL, Max. RCF: 3,214 x g, Max. Speed: 3,900 rpm, Refrigerated: No, Controller Type: Keypad, Dimensions: 13 x 21 x 24 in.).
- 10 EA Eppendorf Aerosol-tight Caps (for use with Microtitor plate with 750mL bucket in S-4-104 rotor with 5810/5810R centrifuge). All equipment must be brand new, include installation and setup/configuration, and meet performance standards for reliability, safety, low noise, soft-touch lid closure, and low profile. These centrifuges, manufactured in Leipzig, Germany, are the standard for the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service Line (PLMS) at MEDVAMC.
Information Requested
Respondents must address the following:
- Whether requested items are manufactured by a small or large business (attach documentation).
- Compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR) (attach documentation).
- Status as an authorized distributor with OEM access (attach authorized distribution letter).
- Company details: POC, address, phone, email, business size, UEI, CAGE Code.
- Small business status (SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, 8A) under NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, size standard 1000 employees) (provide proof).
- Availability under GWAC, GSA Schedule, FSS, IDIQ, or BPA (identify contract number).
- Estimated market pricing for the required items.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC: 6515 - Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Standard Time
- Published: April 7, 2026
Submission Details
Responses must be submitted via email to frank.sanders1@va.gov. The subject line must read: "RFI 36C25626Q0586 - Eppendorf Cetrifuge". Submissions should be in Microsoft Word format (8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, 1-inch margins), with supporting documentation attached.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only. The government will not pay for information submitted, nor does it guarantee a future solicitation.