Sources Sought Notice - Request for Information CRYOCART

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Department of Veterans Affairs - Office of Acquisition—NCO 22 Place of Performance: Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) Tucson, Arizona
Subject: Sources Sought – MVE CryoCart, Brand Name Only Manufacturer: MVE Biological Solutions
Manufacturer Part Number: 14448703
Quantity: One (1) Each

NAICS: 334516/423490

Notice Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information
Set-Aside: To Be Determined
Response Deadline: November 24, 2026, 12PM EST
Contracting Office: Office of Acquisition - RPO West NCO 22 Point of Contact: Sabrina Schofield, Contracting Officer Email: Sabrina.Schofi[email protected]

1. Purpose

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Acquisition—NCO 22, is conducting market research to identify qualified businesses capable of providing one (1) MVE CryoCart, Manufacturer Part Number 14448703 for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, Arizona. The requirement is specifically for the MVE Biological Solutions CryoCart, Part Number 14448703.
This requirement is for a brand-name-only MVE CryoCart. No substitutions or alternative products will be accepted.
The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to determine the availability and capability of interested vendors, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), and other small business concerns, to furnish the specified equipment.
This notice is issued solely for market research and acquisition planning purposes and is not a solicitation or request for quotations.

2. Background and Requirement

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System Research Service requires an MVE CryoCart to support the safe handling, temporary storage, and transportation of biological research samples maintained at cryogenic temperatures.
The CryoCart provides a portable cryogenic workbench that allows laboratory personnel to transfer biological specimens between liquid nitrogen storage systems while minimizing exposure to temperature fluctuations that could compromise sample integrity. The required equipment incorporates a liquid nitrogen transfer connection equipped with a ball valve and pressure relief safety valve, providing an important safety feature for cryogenic operations.
Research Service has identified the MVE CryoCart, Part Number 14448703, as its required equipment. Alternative brands, models, or substitute products will not be considered.

3. Required Product Specifications