6550-- Minneapolis VAMC - Supply - Microbiology Reagents IDIQ
ID: 36C26324Q1197Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

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/9c05bd8869c14b1f8fd539bf5c818ae6/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking suppliers for a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide microbiology reagents for the Minneapolis VA Medical Center (VAMC). The procurement specifically requires FDA-approved reagents for COVID, HIV, HCV, HPV, CTNG, and eGFR, which must be compatible with the facility's Roche COBAS 6800 and 480Z analyzers. This contract is crucial for maintaining the laboratory's operational capabilities and ensuring high-quality diagnostic services for veterans. Interested vendors must submit their qualifications, including their Unique Entity Identifier number and proof of capability, to Contracting Officer Joey Bloomer at joseph.bloomer@va.gov by September 17, 2024, as no contract awards will be made from this sources sought notice.

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    Joey BloomerContracting Officer
    (515) 699-5549
    joseph.bloomer@va.gov
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