6640--Coagulation Follow-on Contract (VA-25-00007795) 589-25-3-1598-0003
ID: 36C25525Q0019Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide clinical laboratory coagulation instrumentation services for its VISN 15 facilities. This procurement aims to establish a Cost-Per Reportable Result (CPRR) Blanket Purchase Agreement for coagulation equipment and related testing supplies, ensuring high-quality and efficient laboratory operations. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering, installing, and maintaining the equipment, as well as providing necessary training and support, with the contract expected to commence on May 1, 2025. Interested parties must submit their responses to the Sources Sought Notice by October 21, 2024, to Contracting Officer Lisa A. Buchanan at lisa.buchanan1@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Buchanan, Lisa AContracting Officer
    (913) 946-1990
    lisa.buchanan1@va.gov
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