6550--VISN Multiplex PCR Testing Reagents/Consumables Intent to sole source
ID: 36C25224Q0664Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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/16a10fb77750472a96de92e820de026b/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Great Lakes Acquisition Center, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with BioMerieux, Inc. for the provision of proprietary reagents and consumables necessary for PCR testing on government-owned devices across facilities in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. This procurement is essential to ensure that the VA can maintain high-quality healthcare services, as only BioMerieux is deemed capable of meeting the specialized requirements for these supplies. The contract will be established as a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under an existing contract, categorized as firm fixed price, and is being conducted in accordance with FAR 8.405-6. Interested firms must submit their qualifications and relevant customer references to the Contracting Officer, Teresa Beers, at teresa.beers@va.gov within seven calendar days from the publication date of this notice, as no competitive proposals will be solicited.

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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 intends to negotiate a sole source contract with BioMerieux, Inc. to supply proprietary reagents and consumables for PCR testing on government-owned devices across facilities in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. This action is based on the determination that only BioMerieux can meet the specific high-quality requirements needed for these specialized supplies. The contract will be established as a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under an existing contract and is categorized as a firm fixed price agreement. This notice serves as an advisory, not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation documents will be available. Firms that believe they can fulfill these requirements have seven calendar days from the publication date to submit their information and relevant customer references to the contracting officer. If no appropriate responses are received, the VA will proceed with negotiations solely with BioMerieux, reinforcing the specificity and urgency of this procurement process. The notice highlights the VA's objective to ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating essential healthcare services through specialized products.
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