6550--Abbott Architect i1000 Reagentsview on SAM.gov

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 325413 (size standard of 1,250 Employees). Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide various Immunoassay Reagents, Consumables, and Supplies on an as-needed basis to perform patient testing on the existing Abbott Architect i1000 analyzer at the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (VA Tucson). At a minimum, the proposed products must meet the following salient characteristics with a brand name or equal product: SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS Reagents, controls, calibration materials, disposables, and any consumable parts: Must be FDA-approved. Must physically fit and be compatible with the VA s existing Architect i1000 analyzer without alteration. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL INFORMATION MFG ITEM # DESCRIPTION EST. QTY - TESTS Abbott 08K26 27 Architect IA SHBG Reagent 4,000 Abbott 01L77 25 Architect IA Tacrolimus Reagent 2,000 Abbott 01L75 01 Architect IA Cyclosporine Calibrator Kit 2 Abbott 08K26 02 Architect IA SHBG Calibrator Kit 2 Abbott 01L77 01 Architect IA Tacrolimus Calibrator Kit 1 Abbott 05P76 10 Architect IA Multichem IA Plus 9 Abbott 05P77 10 Architect IA Multichem WBT 9 Abbott 08K26 11 Architect IA SHBG Control Kit 4 Abbott 08C94 29 ARCHITECT Buffer Filter 1 Abbott 06L01 01 ARCHITECT Buffer Level Sensor 12 Abbott 01P12 01 ARCHITECT Buffer Outlet Assembly 1 Abbott 06L00 01 ARCHITECT Card Cage Filter 1 Abbott 03L99 01 ARCHITECT Card Cage SCC Door Filter 1 Abbott 07D82 50 Architect IA Common Diluent 2 Abbott 06E23 65 Architect IA Pre Trigger Solution 3 Abbott 08C94 47 Architect IA Probe 1 Abbott 01L56 40 Architect IA Probe Conditioning Solution 1 Abbott 07C15 03 Architect IA Reaction…