6515--EPPENDORF CENTRIFUGE

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC) has issued a Sources‑Sought Request for Information (RFI 36C25626Q0586) to identify potential vendors capable of supplying Eppendorf centrifuges (NAICS 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, PSC 6515). The purpose is market research to determine competition levels, pricing, and the appropriate procurement strategy (set‑aside, sole‑source, or unrestricted) for a forthcoming solicitation. Respondents must be a qualified small business concern (SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8‑A) and provide proof of status, as well as evidence of compliance with the Non‑Manufacturer Rule and an authorized‑distributor letter on OEM letterhead (grey‑market items are prohibited). Vendors must also disclose any existing GWAC, GSA Schedule, FSS, IDIQ, or BPA contract numbers, and submit point‑of‑contact details, UEI, CAGE code, and an estimated market price for the equipment. All required questions (manufacturer size, NMR compliance, OEM parts access) must be answered; incomplete responses will be non‑responsive. Submissions are due by 12:00 pm CST on 10 April 2026, limited to 8.5 × 11‑inch pages, 12‑point font, 1‑inch margins, in Microsoft Word, emailed to frank.sanders1@va.gov with the subject line “RFI 36C25626Q0586 ‑ Eppendorf Cetrifuge.” This RFI is for information only; no contract award is implied and the government will not reimburse any response costs.

Notice ID

062458c0add94f6ca73d9abfd99d75cc

Solicitation Number

36C25626Q0586

NAICS Code

334516

Classification Code

6515