6550--580-25-2-026-0032 Reagents for BioFire Analyzer (VA-25-00011404)
ID: 36C25625Q0166Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

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In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

PSC

IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c8df548d48b44619ac59f38c870d1e9e/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking vendors to provide reagents for the BioFire Analyzer at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. This Sources Sought Notice aims to identify potential sources to inform the procurement strategy for a forthcoming solicitation, which includes specific reagents and quantities necessary for diagnostic purposes. The anticipated contract will be a Single Award, Firm Fixed Price with a one-year ordering period, and responses are encouraged from both small and large businesses, particularly those compliant with the Non-Manufacturer Rule and authorized distributors of OEM parts. Interested parties must submit their responses, including market pricing estimates, by November 29, 2024, to Contracting Officer Shasta Britt at shasta.britt@va.gov.

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    Shasta BrittContracting Officer
    (713) 791-1414
    Shasta.Britt@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information through a Sources Sought Notice to identify vendors for reagents needed for the BioFire Analyzer at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. This RFI is not a solicitation but aims to inform the procurement strategy for future contracts regarding supply needs. The request includes a list of specific reagents, quantities, and potential contract terms, including a one-year ordering period with a Single Award, Firm Fixed Price approach. Vendors are encouraged to respond with information about their capabilities, including the manufacturing source, size classification (small or large business), compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule, and distribution authorization with OEM parts. Responses must also include market pricing estimates to gauge competition and pricing landscape in the industry. All information provided is for market research purposes and will remain confidential within the MEDVAMC purchasing team. Responses are due by November 29, 2024, and must adhere to specified formatting guidelines.
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