6640--Equipment, Roche Diagnostic Benchmark Stainer Richar Roudebush VA Medical Center
ID: 36C25025Q0110Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9b71126b4960471da04a0e59f595b6fb/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to Roche Diagnostics Corporation for the provision of a Roche BenchMark Special Stains System at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN. This procurement is essential for the Pathology Laboratory, as the specified equipment is critical for effective patient care and is uniquely provided by Roche, which is the only authorized distributor for this equipment. Interested parties may submit capability statements by November 19, 2024, although this notice does not constitute a request for competitive quotes, and the contract is expected to be finalized around November 30, 2024. For further inquiries, interested vendors can contact Contract Specialist Alice Clark at alice.clark@va.gov.

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    Alice ClarkContract Specialist
    alice.clark@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to execute a sole source contract with Roche Diagnostics Corporation for the provision of a Roche BenchMark Special Stains System. This decision follows the conclusion that only Roche can meet the specific requirements of the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center's Pathology Laboratory. The contract, designated as a firm fixed price, is expected to be finalized on or around November 30, 2024. Through this procurement, the VA emphasizes adherence to the Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items and the necessity of using original equipment from the manufacturer to ensure effective patient care. Interested parties can submit capability statements by November 19, 2024, but the notice clarifies it is not a request for competitive quotes and any alternate vendors must prove their qualifications. Respondents are advised that the government is not obligated to acknowledge responses or provide feedback. This document underscores the unique position of Roche as the sole authorized distributor for the necessary equipment, reflecting regulatory requirements and operational needs within the VA's healthcare framework.
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