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The Black Hills VA Health Care System (VA BHHCS) Hot Springs requires brand name or equal X-Rite Metavue Coloreye and X-Protint Automatic Paint Tinter and Dispenser commercial processing equipment for customizable paint tinting and dispensing with the Salient Characteristics listed below.

This is a sources sought looking for a business that can provide a brand name or equal X-Rite Metavue Coloreye and X-Protint Automatic Paint Tinter and Dispenser commercial processing equipment for customizable paint tinting and dispensing for market research purposes. No awards of a contract will be made from this announcement.

Please identify your organization's socio-economic category.

Identify if your organization is the manufacturer of the required supplies. If you are not the manufacturer, identify the manufacturer of the supplies that you will provide.

Address whether your organization meets the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406 (b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii) and (b)(1)(iii) (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/chapter-I/part-121/subpart-A/subject-group-ECFR0fca5207262de47/section-121.406#p-121.406(b)).

If you are a vendor that can provide the required supplies described below with competitive pricing, send your information with a description of proof of capability to: Alisha.Milander@va.gov on or before March 13, 2023.

*If applicable, 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Veteran Owned Small-Businesses.*

*If applicable, FAR Provision 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Small-Businesses.*

*If applicable, 852.212-71 Gray Market Items, will apply to the potential solicitation.*
General Equipment Name:

Manufacturer: Fluid Management, Inc.
X-RITE METAVUE COLOREYE
X-PROTINT AUTOMATIC PAINT TINTER AND DISPENSER

Items & Salient Characteristics
1, X-RITE METAVUE COLOREYE (Brand Name or Equal)
Short Term Repeatability - White 0.04 CIELAB
Measurement Geometry 45/0 imaging spectophotometer
Inter-Instrument Agreement 0.30 avg CIELAB
Light Source Full spectrum LED
Measurement Spot 2mm to 12 mm
Spectral Range 400-700 nm @ 10 nm

Provides precise color matches for texture and other appearance effects on samples such as carpet, vinyl, or fabric.
Ensures accuracy of measurements on the exact spot desired, even on small or large shaped samples, with the use of the on-screen digital targeting function.
Delivers the ultimate in versatility with an adjustable aperture size, ranging from 2mm to 12mm, and the ability to measure exact dominant colors from multi-colored samples.
Features an easy-to-use interface with a live video preview of the actual sample and a measurement button on the instrument.

1, X-PROTINT AUTOMATIC TINTER AND DISPENSER (Brand Name or Equal)
Provides paint tinting for water based and solvent based colorants.
Max flow rate of up to 17 oz. / min.
Computer driven operation for accuracy. Unit is adjustable for various sizes of paint containers. Features piston pump dispensing technology.
This equipment must be able to produce half-pint up to 1-gallon and 5-gallon amounts of paint, so that painters have the flexibility to make the amounts of paint needed for projects on station without having wasteful surplus of paint remaining after the project is complete or needing additional storage for extra leftover paint on the shelves.

Required Individual Line Items & Quantity of Items
(1 each) X-Rite Metavue Coloreye (Brand Name or Equal)
(1 each) X-Protint Automatic tinter / dispenser (Brand Name or Equal)
(1 each) O & M Manual X-Rite
(1 each) O & M Manual X-Protint
Warranty Information
Delivery Requirements:
All products should be ordered to arrive on or about 4/15/2023.

Additional specified requirements:
*Any accessories to the X-Rite Metavue Coloreye and X-Protint Automatic Paint Tinter and Dispenser (or non-brand name equivalent) included with your response shall bring the main pieces of equipment up to the same level of functionality that would be achieved with the items listed.*
The X-Rite Metavue Coloreye and X-Protint Automatic Paint Tinter and Dispenser commercial processing equipment for customizable paint tinting and dispensing or its equivalent must be able to function with locally sourced quality paint products available around the VA BHHCS - Hot Springs location.
The vendor should also be capable of locally servicing the equipment at the VA BHHCS - Hot Springs location.
The equipment must meet facility requirements to match the paint colors commonly used at the facility and be able to mix paint in minimal quantities that will save the VA money.

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