6640--POP: 2/1/2025 - 1/31/2030 | Whole Blood Glucose Testing | Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 20 | CS: Eric Lingenfelter
ID: 36C26025Q0118_001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/196d061c097a46e3a972612d77b4f572/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 20, is seeking qualified contractors for whole blood glucose testing services, with a contract period from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2030. This procurement aims to enhance healthcare services for veterans by ensuring the availability of reliable diagnostic testing equipment and supplies, categorized under the NAICS code 325413 for In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing. The closing date for offers has been extended to January 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST, allowing additional time for potential bidders to submit their proposals. Interested parties can reach out to Contract Specialist Eric Lingenfelter at eric.lingenfelter@va.gov or by phone at 360-852-9861 for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Eric LingenfelterContract Specialist
    (360) 852-9861
    eric.lingenfelter@va.gov
    Files
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    36C26025Q0118 0001_1.docx
    This document is an amendment to a previous combined solicitation (36C26025Q0118) issued by the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 20 concerning whole blood glucose testing. The amendment adjusts the closing date for responses to the solicitation, now set for January 24, 2025, at 17:00 Pacific Time. The contracting office, located in Vancouver, WA, is overseen by Contract Specialist Eric Lingenfelter, who can be contacted via email or phone for inquiries. The amendment confirms that recovery act funds are not involved, and the relevant product service and NAICS codes are provided. The document's purpose is to inform potential bidders of the updated timeline, ensuring clarity in the procurement process for the specified service related to veteran healthcare. It emphasizes the importance of adhering to submission deadlines to facilitate the contracting process efficiently.
    36C26025Q0118 0001.docx
    The document is an amendment to a solicitation (36C26025Q0118) issued by the Network Contracting Office 20, extending the closing date for offers. Originally set for January 20, 2025, the submission deadline is now extended to January 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST. The amendment aims to increase market competition by allowing more time for potential contractors to submit their offers. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. This action reflects an effort to enhance participation in government procurement processes, facilitating a broader range of submissions and ensuring a competitive bidding environment. The document requires offerors to acknowledge receipt of the amendment to avoid rejection of their offers, indicating strict adherence to procedural guidelines in federal contracting. It underscores the importance of compliance with submission timelines in the government contracting framework.
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