What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Acquisition NCO 22, seeks one brand-name-only MVE CryoCart (Manufacturer Part Number 14448703) for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System Research Service in Tucson, Arizona. The new, portable cryogenic workbench must support the safe handling, temporary storage, and transport of biological research samples, with no substitutions or alternative products accepted. This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for market research to identify qualified vendors, particularly SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and other small business concerns. Interested respondents must demonstrate authorization to distribute or resell the specified MVE Biological Solutions product and identify their business size under NAICS 334516. Vendors must email a capability statement, required company information, and an optional nonbinding budgetary price estimate to [email protected] by November 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. The Government will use responses to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy and will not reimburse preparation costs.
Scope of work
- One (1) MVE Biological Solutions CryoCart, Manufacturer Part Number 14448703 (brand name only)
- Portable cryogenic workbench with approximately 33–40 L liquid nitrogen capacity
- Holdover performance of at least 18–24 hours closed and approximately 8 hours open
- Integrated monitoring features such as thermocouple sensors, digital readouts, or equivalent interface
- Standard user features including magnetic cover and casters
- LN2 hose connection with ball valve and pressure relief safety valve
- New equipment supplied with applicable manufacturer documentation
Minimum qualifications
- Ability to supply the exact MVE CryoCart, Part Number 14448703
- Authorization to distribute or resell the specified MVE product
- Compliance with applicable nonmanufacturer rule requirements and Buy American statute
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code
- SBA VetCert certification if claiming SDVOSB or VOSB status
Documents to include with your response
- Capability statement demonstrating ability to provide the exact brand-name equipment
- Company name, physical address, telephone number, website, and point of contact
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code
- Business size classification under NAICS 334516 and SBA VetCert status if applicable
- Documentation demonstrating authorization to distribute or resell the MVE product
- Identification of product country of manufacture and estimated delivery lead time
- Information on applicable manufacturer warranties, technical support, and federal contract vehicles
- Nonbinding budgetary price estimate or approximate price range (encouraged)
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit capability statement via email to the Contracting Officer with subject line: Sources Sought – MVE CryoCart – SAVAHCS Research Service
Incumbent and award research
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (36C262) with descriptions matching "savahcs", performed in AZ. The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO.36C26227F0013 · UPS PU/DEL SAVAHCS RESEARCH | $3,000 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA36C26227N0069 · ANIMAL RESEARCH VET AND HUSBANDRY SERVICE ORDERING VEHICLE CONTRACT FOR ALL SAVAHCS RESEAR | $25,200 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA36C26227N0057 · ANIMAL RESEARCH VET AND HUSBANDRY SERVICE ORDERING VEHICLE CONTRACT FOR ALL SAVAHCS RESEAR | $14,000 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA36C26226N0707 · ANIMAL RESEARCH VET AND HUSBANDRY SERVICE ORDERING VEHICLE CONTRACT FOR ALL SAVAHCS RESEAR | $9,000 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA36C26226N0656 · ANIMAL RESEARCH VET AND HUSBANDRY SERVICE ORDERING VEHICLE CONTRACT FOR ALL SAVAHCS RESEAR | $28,000 | Jun 30, 2027 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 334516, performed in AZ
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| SYSMEX AMERICA, INC36C26227N0151 · HEMATOLOGY CPRR | $140.8K | Nov 12, 2027 |
| FRANKLIN YOUNG INTERNATIONAL, INCORPORATED36C26223F0046 · NEUROSTAR TREATMENT SESSIONS PVAHCS | $2.1M | Nov 11, 2027 |
| BECKMAN COULTER, INC36C26227N0150 · URINALYSIS CPT | $99,796 | Oct 30, 2027 |
| BECKMAN COULTER, INC36C26227N0149 · URINALYSIS CPT | $132.5K | Oct 30, 2027 |
| BECKMAN COULTER, INC36C26227N0143 · EXECUTIVE ORDER 14398 | $54,253 | Oct 30, 2027 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 334516, since Oct 1, 2024
5,754 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC.$184.2M
- 2. BECKMAN COULTER, INC$147.7M
- 3. ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION$97.5M
- 4. SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC.$62.4M
- 5. SYSMEX AMERICA, INC$60.8M
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.