6640--598-25-2-105-0184 The Binding Site Optilite System POP 3/31/2025-3/30/2026
ID: 36C25625Q0510Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/48e9955d1f034cfa96812c8638eda12b/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 16, intends to award a sole-source, firm fixed-price contract to The Binding Site for the Optilite Optimized Protein System, which is essential for operations at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. This procurement aims to ensure continuity of patient care, as The Binding Site is recognized as the original equipment manufacturer and sole provider for this specialized analyzer, with sourcing from other suppliers deemed to incur unacceptable costs and delays. The Optilite System plays a critical role in in-vitro diagnostics, supporting healthcare services for veterans. Interested entities that can meet the requirements are invited to submit supporting documentation by February 20, 2025, with the contract effective from March 31, 2025, to March 30, 2026. For further inquiries, contact Joseph Warren at joseph.warren@va.gov.

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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, plans to award a sole-source, firm fixed-price contract to The Binding Site for the Optilite Optimized Protein System used at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. The contract, effective from March 31, 2025, to March 30, 2026, is needed to ensure continuity of patient care, as the Binding Site is identified as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and sole provider for this specialized analyzer. The government believes that sourcing from any other supplier would incur unacceptable duplication of costs and delays. While this notice isn't a request for competitive quotes, any entity that can meet the requirements may respond by providing supporting documentation by the response deadline, February 20, 2025. The NAICS code is 325413, indicating it pertains to in-vitro diagnostic substance manufacturing. The announcement underscores the government’s objective of maintaining uninterrupted services in healthcare operations for veterans.
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