6630--Biofire FilmArray Torch 4 System RFQ
ID: 36C25925Q0619Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS (6630)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/88394f80b3c94f568d82573bfdf4476d/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source procurement for the Biofire FilmArray Torch 4 System and associated services to bioMérieux, INC. This procurement includes the Biofire FilmArray Torch 4 System VC, Connection Service Vilink, and Remote Solution services, all of which are proprietary to bioMérieux and available exclusively from them in the United States. The Biofire FilmArray Torch 4 System is critical for analytical laboratory functions within the VA, ensuring efficient and accurate chemical analysis. Interested parties may express their capability to meet this requirement by submitting relevant information to the contracting specialist, Devin Reichert, at devin.reichert@va.gov, by the deadline of August 4, 2025, at 9:00 AM Mountain Time. This notice does not invite competitive quotes, and the government's decision on whether to proceed with a competitive process will be based on the responses received.

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    Devin ReichertContracting Specialist
    (303) 712-5773
    devin.reichert@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces its intent to award a sole source procurement for the Biofire FilmArray Torch 4 System and associated services to bioMérieux, INC. This procurement includes the Biofire FilmArray Torch 4 System VC, Connection Service Vilink, and Remote Solution services, all proprietary to bioMérieux and available only from them in the U.S. The solicitation number for this request is 36C25925Q0619, with a response deadline set for August 4, 2025, at 9:00 AM Mountain Time. This notice does not invite competitive quotes, but interested parties may express their capability to respond to this requirement, demonstrating their potential to supply the specified products and services. Responses should be directed to the contracting specialist, Devin Reichert, via email. The government's decision on whether to proceed with a competitive process will be based on the responses received and is solely at the government's discretion. The purpose of this notice aligns with government RFP protocols, indicating a specialized procurement process for specific medical equipment and services.
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