The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources that can provide a Rapid Flu Analyzer for the Redding VA clinic in Redding, CA. Descriptions of the items and salient characteristics are listed in the Statement of Work. This sources sought notice is for market research purposes only. A determination on the contract type, mechanism for procuring the services, and possible set-aside will not be made by the Government until after the market research has been completed. No proposals are being requested or accepted under this synopsis. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing - and the size standard is 1,000 employees. REQUESTED INFORMATION and PROCEDURES Qualified companies are encouraged to respond. Please respond using the attached Vendor Response Form. Responses must be submitted no later than 10:00 AM (EST), July 2, 2020 via email to [email protected]. The point of contact concerning this sources sought action is Terry Deininger, Contract Specialist at [email protected]. This Sources Sought Notice is a required component of a complete and systematic process to evaluate interested parties in order to minimize cost both to potentially interested parties and the Government. Interested sources are also encouraged to submit product literature in response to this notice. Any submission of such product literature or catalog cut sheets will be treated separate from, and will have no bearing on, any subsequent evaluation of proposals submitted in response to any resulting future formal Request for Proposal. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought Notice or Government use of any information provided. Elaborate proposals or pricing information are neither required nor desired. Any innovative and new conceptual ideas to achieve the stated objective are encouraged. No solicitation document exists for this request for Sources Sought. This notice is for informational purposes only; it is not a request for proposals, nor should it be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any effort expended into responding to this sources sought announcement. Contracting Office Address: Program Contracting Activity Central 6150 Oak Tree Blvd. Independence, OH 44131

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