6550--VISN 19 Compatible Cepheid Reagents and Consumables
ID: 36C25925Q0141Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

PSC

IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)

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https://sam.gov/opp/948ab44775324c4c95bdbea8bc0562b5/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking potential suppliers for compatible Cepheid reagents and consumables through a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Network Contracting Office 19. The procurement aims to identify suppliers of molecular diagnostic test kits for various pathogens, including Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Norovirus, and Covid, to enhance the diagnostic capabilities of the VA's Pathology and Laboratory Services across multiple clinical laboratory locations. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to improving healthcare for veterans while adhering to federal procurement standards. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities, business size status, and compliance details by March 13, 2025, at 9 AM MT, with inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Tania Urenda at tania.urenda@va.gov or by phone at 303-712-5730.

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    Tania UrendaContract Specialist
    (303) 712-5730
    tania.urenda@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19 is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential suppliers of compatible molecular diagnostic test kits and consumables for government-owned Cepheid instrumentation at various clinical laboratory locations. The request focuses on obtaining testing kits for pathogens including Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Norovirus, Covid, and others, to enhance the functionality of the current VA Pathology and Laboratory Services. This notice, designated under solicitation number 36C25925Q0141, is part of market research to inform future solicitations and is not a request for proposals. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit details including business size status, capabilities, and contact information by March 13, 2025, at 9 AM MT. The submission should detail the company's product offerings, pricing structures, and compliance with the Buy American Act, as well as any potential subcontracting and the nonmanufacturer rule specifics. The undertaking emphasizes the VA's commitment to improving diagnostic capabilities for veterans while adhering to federal procurement standards.
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