6640--BD MAX REAGENTS STL
ID: 36C25524Q0606 Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c103dd5e10d44e5a97ebf6ead347b5dd/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 21, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes for BD Max Reagents to support molecular testing at the St. Louis Medical Center. This procurement aims to establish a firm-fixed-price estimated requirements contract for supplies used in nucleic acid testing on the BD MAX instrument, with a focus on ensuring a consistently stocked inventory and quick delivery in emergencies. The contract is designated as a 100% small business set-aside and includes a base year with four optional one-year extensions, contingent on satisfactory contractor performance. Interested vendors should note that the deadline for submitting quotes has been extended to April 21, 2025, and can reach Contract Specialist Michael P. Murphy at michael.murphy7@va.gov or by phone at 913-946-1963 for further inquiries.

Point(s) of Contact
Michael P. MurphyContract Specialist
(913) 946-1963
michael.murphy7@va.gov
Files
Title
Posted
36C25524Q0606 0001.pdf
Apr 11, 2025, 4:09 PM UTC
The document outlines a modification to a procurement solicitation by the Department of Veterans Affairs for molecular testing supplies at the St. Louis Medical Center. The modification extends the request for quotes (RFQ) submission deadline to April 21, 2025, and revises the Statement of Work along with the schedule. This contract is designated as a 100% small business set-aside and aims to establish a firm-fixed-price estimated requirements contract for supplies used in nucleic acid testing on the BD MAX instrument. The BPA includes a base year with four optional one-year extensions, subject to satisfactory contractor performance. Key requirements include ensuring a consistently stocked inventory of reagents, quick delivery in emergencies, and provisions for acceptable return policies. Furthermore, participating medical centers authorized to place orders against this BPA include the VA Medical Center in St. Louis. The procurement focuses on acquiring reliable, high-quality reagents that maintain adherence to federal supply regulations and meet the operational needs of the medical facility.
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