6550--Cepheid Reagents
ID: 36C25624Q0039Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/67198be5473f49f1b45fba9277321173/view
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    Special Notice: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF intends to negotiate a sole source, firm-fixed price delivery order with Cepheid for the procurement of MRSA Kits used for the Gene Xpert. The contract will have a base period and four yearly options. The procurement is for the Department of Veterans Affairs and the small business size standard is 1,250 employees. Responses must be emailed to Lakeisha White at lakeisha.white@va.gov by 9:00 am (central), Monday, October 9, 2023. Vendor participation does not guarantee future business with the Government.

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    lakeisha.white@va.govLakeisha White
    (601) 206-6959
    Lakeisha.White@va.gov
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