Brand Name or Equal to TruNarc Handheld Narcotics Analyzer

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information regarding the availability and capability of vendors to provide specific products in support of the Portland VA Healthcare System. This is an unrestricted/open market brand name or equal to request for information/sources sought notice, aimed at gathering market research and planning purposes. The intended contract is a firm-fixed price supply purchase, and the agency is particularly interested in Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).

Work Details
The contract involves the procurement of the following items:
- **Thermo Scientific TruNarc Handheld Narcotics Analyzer**
- Manufacturer Part #: 18001102
- Description: Handheld Raman Spectrometer with a 2-year warranty.
- **Thermo Scientific TruNarc Solution Kit (Type H)**
- Manufacturer Part #: 17720422
- Description: For use with the TruNarc Handheld Narcotics Analyzer, includes 100 test sticks and 100 solution vials with ethanol.

The proposal price must include all costs associated with delivery, installation, setup, and integration. The salient characteristics for the TruNarc Handheld Narcotics Analyzer include:
- Must be handheld, weigh less than 1.5 lbs, splash-proof, and operate in temperatures from 14F to 122F.
- No scheduled maintenance or calibration required.
- Digital colored display with self-check functionality.
- Internal rechargeable battery lasting up to 8 hours.
- Automatic data saving with unique un-editable scan numbers.
- Closed library that cannot be altered by users, with lifetime updates based on certified lab samples.

Place of Performance
Portland VA Medical Center, 3710 SW U.S. Veterans Hospital Rd., Portland, WA 97239-2964.