6550--VISN 12 Ortho Vision Reagents and Service INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE POSTING
ID: 36C25225Q0185Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

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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/58e1839adc6b4c878dd35209f07abf6e/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Great Lakes Acquisition Center, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Ortho Clinical Diagnostics for the provision of blood bank reagents and consumable supplies. These supplies must be FDA 510(k) cleared for use on government-owned Ortho Vision Swift Analyzers, which are utilized across facilities in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. This procurement is critical for ensuring the effective operation of laboratory services within the Veterans Health Administration, adhering to FAR 6.302-1, which allows for a sole source contract when only one responsible source can meet the agency's needs. Interested firms that believe they can fulfill these requirements are encouraged to submit supporting evidence and references to the Contracting Officer, Teresa Beers, at teresa.beers@va.gov or via fax at (414) 844-4888 within seven calendar days of this notice. If no responses are received, the VA will proceed with negotiations with Ortho Clinical Diagnostics.

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    Teresa BeersContract Specialist
    (414) 844-4865
    teresa.beers@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Great Lakes Acquisition Center is posting a special notice regarding an intent to negotiate a sole source contract with Ortho Clinical Diagnostics for blood bank reagents and consumable supplies specifically cleared by the FDA for use in government-owned Ortho Vision Swift Analyzers across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. The procurement process follows FAR 6.302-1, stating that only one responsible source meets the agency's requirements. This contract is to be fixed-price under NAICS Code 325413. The notice clarifies it is not a solicitation for competitive proposals; however, firms believing they can meet the requirements are encouraged to submit evidence and references within seven days of the notice. The contracting officer will evaluate these submissions, yet the government retains discretion over the decision to proceed with the sole source negotiation. If no responses are received, negotiations with Ortho Clinical Diagnostics will continue. This notice underscores the importance of specialized suppliers in fulfilling government healthcare needs efficiently.
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