6640--Calibration Verification / Linearity Evaluation - Detroit John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
ID: 36C25025Q0225Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/14817030977d4a0dbeabd778b15a8124/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole-source contract for Calibration Verification and Linearity Evaluation services at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit. The procurement aims to secure services from The College of American Pathologists (CAP), which is uniquely qualified to meet the high volume demands of the facility’s Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service. This specialized service is critical for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of laboratory testing, which is essential for patient care. Interested parties should note that the response deadline is January 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM ET, and inquiries can be directed to Contracting Officer James Howard at james.howard3@va.gov.

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    Contracting OfficerJames Howard
    james.howard3@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract for Calibration Verification and Linearity Evaluation services for the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit. The contracting office, located in Indianapolis, is soliciting this contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, using FAR Part 6.302-1, which allows for engagement with only one responsible source. The chosen vendor is The College of American Pathologists (CAP), identified as an "Other Than Small Business," which is uniquely qualified to meet the high volume demands of the facility’s Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service. A firm fixed-price contract is anticipated, as the VA believes CAP is the only provider capable of fulfilling this requirement. This notice is a declaration of intent rather than a Request for Proposal. The response deadline is set for January 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM ET.
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