6515--Special Notice -Roche Diagnostic Supplies
ID: 36C25626Q0248Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, intends to issue a sole-source contract to Roche Diagnostic Corporation for the provision of ImmunoHistoChemical (IHC) and compatible Special Stain (SS) Reagents, along with associated services, at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC). The contract will span from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030, including a base year and four option years, and aims to ensure accurate and efficient diagnostic staining for patient care through the provision of reagents, supplies, maintenance, and 24/7 technical support. This procurement is critical for maintaining high standards in laboratory diagnostics, and interested parties must submit their capabilities statements by December 16, 2025, to Rhonda Gibson at rhonda.gibson2@va.gov, referencing notice number 36C25626Q0248.

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    Rhonda GibsonContract Specialist
    (713) 250-2900
    rhonda.gibson2@va.gov
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    The Department of Veteran Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, intends to issue a sole-source contract to Roche Diagnostic Corporation for ImmunoHistoChemical (IHC) and compatible Special Stain (SS) Reagents and associated services. This notice, 36C25626Q0248, is an intent to sole source only, with a response date of December 16, 2025, for interested parties to submit capabilities statements. The contract will run from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030, with a base year and four option years, providing reagents, supplies, and maintenance for Roche UltraPlus (IHC) and Ventana BenchMark (SS) Stainers at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC). The scope includes instrument provision, training, 24/7 technical support, and adherence to stringent security, product integrity, and hazardous material handling requirements. The objective is to ensure accurate and efficient diagnostic staining for patient care.
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