Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Instrument for Bloodstream Infections

Sources Sought Notice One (1) Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) Instrument for Bloodstream Infections Disclaimer: This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. 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. Information Requested from Industry: In response to the Sources Sought, interested Contractors shall submit the following information and any Capabilities/Qualifications Statement to include but not limited to an overview of proposed solution(s) and a description of the product your company possesses in accordance with the Statement of Work draft / Salient Characteristics List. Responses to market research table questionnaire shall be submitted. If this information is not provided, then it will be assumed the entire requirement cannot be met. Description of Requirement: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting (NCO

19) is conducting a market survey and is seeking potential sources for One (1) Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) Instrument for Bloodstream Infections at the Jack

C. Montgomery VAMC in Muskogee, OK. This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only.

This is not a solicitation or a request for proposal and shall not be construed as an obligation or commitment by the Government. An award will not be made on any offers submitted in response to this notice, and it shall not be implied that the Government is committed to providing any solicitation or award following this notice. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate a respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided. Requirement Item OR Services: One (1) Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) Instrument for Bloodstream Infections Required Salient Characteristics: Must be able to obtain a direct sample from a positive blood culture bottle for susceptibility Broad Antimicrobial Coverage for Gram-Negative Real-time Monitoring of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration Results Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Results within 3 to 8 hours Must be able to perform multiple tests within 3-8 hours Sealer for sample trays Must be able to integrate with our middleware software MAESTRIA If a Computer is needed: It must come with Windows 11 Vendor software installed Must be able to connect to network printer Must provide Validation and Calibration materials if needed Training of personnel, including training materials and manuals. User manuals Annual Support Maintenance: to include all version updates and upgrades and 24/7 toll free remote support is projected as follows: Projected Base: 09/01/2026 08/30/2027 Projected Option Year 1: 09/01/2027 08/30/2028 Projected Option Year 2: 09/01/2028 08/30/2029 Projected Option Year 3: 09/01/2029 08/30/2030 Projected Option Year 4: 09/01/2030 08/30/2031 In response to this announcement, please provide the information requested below requested in this market research table questionnaire. If this information is not provided, then it will be assumed the entire requirement cannot be met: NAICS Code: 334516 Company Name: Address: UEI (Unique Entity ID) Number: Contact Name: Phone No.: Email: Business Size Information - Select all that applies: Small Business Emerging Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act HUBZone Woman Owned Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Veteran Owned Small Business Large Business FSS/GSA Contract Holder: Yes No FSS/GSA Contract Number: Effective Date/ Expiration Date: Proposed solution is listed and available on the above FSS/GSA Contract: Yes No Available

pricing structure of proposed solution (select all that are applicable below, or remove to fit your requirement):

Pricing Model Please Indicate Availability Below: (Yes / No / NA) All on FSS Open Market only Mix of FSS & Open Market Fixed Monthly Charge Firm-Fixed Price Other: (Please explain) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Market Rearch