6640--BENCHMARK SPECIAL STAINS SYSTEM
ID: 36C24625Q0897Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4b8e6f46c81347229e1ccfc4aad77ca1/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price contract for a Benchmark Special Stainer from Roche Diagnostics Corporation, specifically for the Salisbury Veterans Affairs Medical Center in North Carolina. This procurement is for a single unit of the specialized laboratory equipment, which is crucial for analytical laboratory operations within the VA healthcare system. Interested parties may express their interest and demonstrate their capabilities by submitting relevant information by July 30, 2025, at 07:00 EST, although the government retains the discretion not to pursue competitive bids. All inquiries and submissions should be directed to Contracting Officer Amy Balicat via email at amy.balicat@va.gov.

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    AMY BALICATContracting Officer
    (757) 315-3072
    AMY.BALICAT@VA.GOV
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to sole source a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for a Benchmark Special Stainer from Roche Diagnostics Corporation. This procurement, designated under Solicitation Number 36C24625Q0897, is aimed at the Salisbury Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in North Carolina and specifies a quantity of one unit. The contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334516, which pertains to analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing, with an employee size standard of 1,000. This notice does not invite competitive bids; however, responsible parties may express interest by submitting capabilities before the deadline of July 30, 2025, at 07:00 EST. The potential for this action to not be competitively sourced is at the discretion of the VA, which does not bear any costs incurred during the response process. All communications regarding this opportunity should be directed electronically to the Contract Officer, Amy Balicat, at the provided email address. This document reflects a common practice in government procurement, highlighting the process, timelines, and specifics of sole source contracting within federal grant frameworks.
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