6640--Brand Name or Equal - Chromatography Detectors - IC
Overview
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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), specifically Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23), is conducting a Sources Sought market research to identify qualified firms capable of providing Brand Name or Equal Chromatography Detectors and related services for the Iowa City VA Health Care System. This includes Waters ACQ I-Class PLUS (CM-A) w/SM-FTN-I and other accessories, installation, and support. Responses are due by June 10, 2026, at 17:00 Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The VA seeks to procure Waters ACQ I-Class PLUS (CM-A) w/SM-FTN-I or an equivalent chromatography detector system. The requirement includes two units of the ACQ I-Class PLUS (CM-A) w/SM-FTN-I, IVD Trade-In Credit, Clinical Acquity Installation – Cert, FlexCHOICET Coverage, and Waters LC System Disposal. Vendors must be an Authorized Distributor for Waters or for the manufacturer of an equal product. A DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) is provided for review, outlining technical specifications such as ultra-high performance liquid chromatography platform, specific operating pressures, flow ranges, and a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty. Installation is required within 60 days ARO.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- SBA Size Standard: 1000 Employees
- Product/Service Code: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
- Response Due: June 10, 2026, 17:00 Mountain Time
- Published: June 3, 2026
- Set-Aside: This is market research to identify potential qualified sources and their size classifications (e.g., SD/VOSB, Hub zone, 8(a), small, large business).
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must submit responses via email to Mr. Dennis Salmonsen at dennis.salmonsen@va.gov, with "Sources Sought No." in the subject line. Required information includes: Company Name, Point of Contact, Email, Phone, Unique Entity ID (SAM), Business Size (for NAICS 334516), and GSA Contract/Federal Supply Schedule details (if applicable). Firms should also state if they are a Nonmanufacturer under the Nonmanufacturer Rule and provide an Authorized Distributor Letter if not the manufacturer. Responses will inform the Government's acquisition strategy; this is not a solicitation, and responses are not considered offers.
Additional Notes
This notice does not obligate the Government to procure these supplies or issue a solicitation. No solicitation documents exist at this time. If a future acquisition strategy involves GSA, any Request for Quote (RFQ) would be posted to GSA eBuy, accessible only to firms with an applicable GSA Schedule. The VA will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this notice. Proprietary information should be clearly marked.