6550--NEW - Covid Testing - Base + 2
ID: 36C25725Q0103Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, 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/0b968bb1047444fa93b64ecc5823c804/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Cepheid for the provision of 510K/FDA approved COVID-19 testing supplies, specifically the Cepheid Xpress COV-2/Flu/RSV Plus and Xpress COVID Plus tests. This procurement involves a Firm-Fixed price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract that includes a base year and two additional ordering periods, with the vendor required to provide educational materials and ensure compliance with health regulations while communicating any supply shortages. The exclusive procurement from Cepheid is justified by their unique capability to meet the VA's requirements efficiently, emphasizing the importance of timely COVID-19 testing solutions for veterans and healthcare staff. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals for consideration, but if no responses are received within seven days, the contract will be awarded to Cepheid. For further inquiries, contact Susan Flores at Susan.flores2@va.gov or (210) 694-6227.

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    Susan FloresContract Specialist
    (210) 694-6227
    Susan.flores2@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Cepheid for the provision of 510K/FDA approved COVID-19 testing supplies. This announcement pertains to a Firm-Fixed price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract that includes a base year and two additional ordering periods. The contract will encompass the delivery of test materials for the Cepheid Xpress COV-2/Flu/RSV Plus and Xpress COVID Plus tests, with specific conditions that include the vendor providing educational materials and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The vendor is also required to communicate any supply shortages. Notably, the justification for the exclusive procurement from Cepheid is based on their unique capability to fulfill the VA's requirements. This notice is not a formal request for proposals, yet it invites submissions from other vendors for evaluation. If no written responses are received within seven days, the contract will be awarded to Cepheid. The procurement is grounded in federal regulations allowing for limited competition under specific circumstances. This contract emphasizes the VA's commitment to efficiently providing necessary COVID-19 testing solutions to veterans and healthcare staff.
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