6640--Hologic Panther Reagents
ID: 36C26325Q0870Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5195014173cf46ea99d93e123e6f4b76/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source firm fixed-price Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Hologic Panther Reagents to Hologic Sales and Service, LLC, to support the Iowa City VA Healthcare System. This procurement aims to secure essential supplies, including reagents and collection devices for tests such as HPV, COVID-19, and HIV, with a delivery period spanning five years from October 2025 to September 2030. The goods must comply with CLIA and CLSI standards, undergo rigorous quality control testing, and any substitutions require prior approval. Interested vendors may submit capability statements to Contract Specialist Emanuel Nevarez at emanuel.nevarez@va.gov, referencing the notice number 36C26325Q0870, although this notice does not constitute a solicitation or request for competitive quotes.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Emanuel NevarezContract Specialist
    (320) 255-6354
    emanuel.nevarez@va.gov
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    36C26325Q0870.docx
    The document is a Special Notice regarding a sole-source contract for Hologic Panther Reagents intended to support the Iowa City VA Healthcare System. Issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the notice outlines the intention to award a firm fixed-price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Hologic Sales and Service, LLC, as they are the only supplier capable of meeting the agency's requirements. The contract falls under the NAICS code 334516, which pertains to analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing, and the Product Service Code is 6640 for laboratory equipment and supplies. Interested vendors may submit capability statements to the designated Contract Specialist, Emanuel Nevarez, by email, although this document does not constitute a solicitation or request for competitive quotes. The VA reserves the right to determine whether or not to pursue competitive bidding based on responses received. The notice concludes with an invitation to review the attached Statement of Work (SOW) document.
    P09 Hologic Panther Reagents-CPR SOW FY26.docx
    The document outlines the Statement of Work for a firm, fixed-price Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the supply of Hologic Panther supplies, including essential reagents and collection devices for various tests such as HPV, COVID-19, and HIV, by the Iowa City VA Health Care System. The delivery period spans five years, from October 2025 to September 2030. Key specifications require that all products comply with CLIA and CLSI standards, undergo rigorous quality control testing, and substitutes are only permitted with advance approval. The Contractor bears responsibility for any defective products and must replace them within 48 hours. Invoicing stipulates that contractors submit monthly invoices electronically through the Tungsten platform, ensuring all orders meet specific guidelines. This procurement document evidences the VA’s commitment to maintaining high-quality healthcare services while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. It serves as a critical tool for managing the supply chain in VA Health Care systems, facilitating accurate and timely delivery of medical supplies necessary for patient care.
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