VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender

The Government Is Conducting A Market Survey To Help Determine The Availability And Technical Capability Of Qualified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses, Veteran-owned Small Businesses, Small Businesses, Hubzone Small Businesses And/or Other Large Businesses Capable Of Serving The Needs Identified Below. This Notice Of Intent Is For Open Market As Well As Federal Supply Schedule Items. this Is A Request For Information (rfi) For Reagents And Consumables For Venous And Arterial Blood Gas Testing By The Abl90 Analyzers. This Is Not A Request For Formal Proposals Or Quotes. No Formal Solicitation Document Exists At This Time. Your Response To This Announcement Will Be Treated As Information Only. No Entitlement To Payment Of Direct Or Indirect Costs Or Charges By The Government Will Arise As A Result Of Contractor Submission Of Responses To This Request Or The Government Use Of Such Information. This Request Does Not Constitute A Solicitation For Proposals Or The Authority To Enter Into Negotiations To Award A Contract. No Funds Have Been Authorized, Appropriated, Or Received For This Effort. All Interested Offerors Will Have A Respond To The Solicitation Announcement In Addition To Responding To This Rfi. the Department Of Veterans Affairs, Along With Network Contracting Office 17, Located At Plaza Lecea, 5441 Babcock Rd., Suite 302, Is Seeking Information From Vendors Regarding The Procurement Of Reagents And Consumables For Arterial Blood Gas Testing Using Government Owned Abl90 Analyzers. This Acquisition Is Intended To Comply With The Buy American Act On Behalf Of The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (ctvhcs). background central Texas Veterans Health Care System (ctvhcs) Has Purchased 3 Radiometer Abl90s For Use In Pathology & Laboratory Medical Service (p&lms) And Pulmonary Service Laboratories. objectives ctvhcs Is Requesting Procurement Of A Firm-fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (idiq) Contract For Reagents And Consumables To Be Utilized For The Abl90 Analyzers Purchased For Period Of Five Years Total (base Year Plus Four Additional Years). scope the Vendor Shall Provide Reagents And Consumables For Venous And Arterial Blood Gas Testing By The Abl90 Analyzers. period Of Performance the Contract Period Is For Of Five Years (base Year Plus Four Additional Years) Starting From The Effective Date Of The Contract. tasks/ Deliverables/ Supplies the Vendor Shall Provide The Listed Supplies In The Chart On A As Needed Basis. item# description annual quantity 944-157 abl90 Flex Solution Pack 96 946-010 abl9abl90 Sensor Cassette 100/30, Bg, Lyt, Oxy, Met, Qc Sc 100/30, 96 944-021 thb Calibration (4 Amp) 6 984-070 thermal Paper, 8 Rolls Per Unit 4 please Provide The Following Information For Your Products: 2. American-made Status: Please Confirm The Place Of Manufacturing For The Reagents And Consumables, Ensuring They Are Produced In The United States In Accordance With The Buy American Act. Include Any Relevant Documentation Or Certifications To Verify Compliance. 3. Manufacturing Details: Information About The Manufacturing Locations And Any Pertinent Details About Materials And Components Used In The Products. we Appreciate Your Attention To This Request And Look Forward To Receiving Your Response By Wednesday 01/10/2025, At Ognian.ivanov@va.gov. Your Insights Will Be Invaluable As We Evaluate Options For Our Testing Needs. should You Have Any Questions Or Require Further Clarification, Please Do Not Hesitate To Reach Out To Me Directly At Ognian.ivanov@va.gov.