6515--603-25-1-068-0008 - FY 25-Roche Ventana HE600 Reagents
ID: 36C24924Q0362Type: Sources Sought
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249)MURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA

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In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

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MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f3125937a8804190aa9cd4b7f4081c0e/view
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    Sources Sought Notice: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking sources for the procurement of Roche Ventana HE600 Reagents. These reagents are used for the Ventana HE 600 analyzers owned by the Louisville VA Medical Center. The procurement is for a firm-fixed-priced, five-year delivery of various reagents. The quantities needed for each reagent are specified in the notice. The performance period spans from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2029. Interested parties are requested to provide their organization's information and capabilities in response to this notice.

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    Phon PhasavathContract Specialist
    (615) 225-3416
    Phon.phasavath@va.gov
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