6550--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Minneapolis VA Medical Center - FDA-Approved CEDIA and DRI Drugs of Abuse Reagents, Calibrators, and Controls for Assays used with Beckman AU480 Analyzers
ID: 36C26324Q1195Type: Presolicitation
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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/863675c16c194c229963a36af0dabe09/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to Microgenics Corporation for the procurement of FDA-approved CEDIA and DRI Drugs of Abuse reagents, calibrators, and controls specifically for use with Beckman AU480 analyzers at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. This contract is critical as the Minneapolis VA's Toxicology Laboratory serves as the exclusive national provider for Federal Workplace Urine Drugs of Abuse Testing among VA Hospitals, necessitating compliance with HHS SAMHSA certification through the use of specific FDA-approved products. Interested vendors are invited to submit capability statements by September 18, 2024, to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements, with all submissions directed to Contract Specialist Alisha Milander at Alisha.Milander@va.gov. The contract is set to commence on October 1, 2024, and will include multiple option years to support ongoing operational needs.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alisha MilanderContract Specialist
    701-239-3700 x3176
    Alisha.Milander@va.gov
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    The Minneapolis VA Medical Center intends to procure FDA-approved CEDIA and DRI Drugs of Abuse reagents, calibrators, and controls solely from Microgenics Corporation for use with Beckman AU480 analyzers. This presolicitation notice serves to inform potential vendors of the Government's intent to award a sole source contract, emphasizing that all responsible parties may submit capability statements for consideration. The Minneapolis VA's Toxicology Laboratory is the exclusive national provider for Federal Workplace Urine Drugs of Abuse Testing among VA Hospitals, necessitating specific FDA-approved products to maintain HHS SAMHSA certification. Despite evaluating alternatives, Microgenics is deemed the sole manufacturer of required items, necessary for compliance and operational efficiency. Current pricing from authorized distributors indicates potential cost inefficiencies, further justifying the exclusive procurement from Microgenics. Responses must be submitted electronically by September 18, 2024, with all interested sources required to validate their capabilities and registration in SAM. This contract spans from October 1, 2024, and includes multiple option years, reinforcing the laboratory's ongoing operational requirements.
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