6640--36C242-25-AP-2415 | FILMARRAY TORCH MODULE BOX FOR BIOFIRE TORCH SYSTEM
ID: 36C24225Q0510Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fe5e1c3066d84d60a63db53e47b7c417/view
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract for the procurement of two Biofire Filmarray Torch Module Boxes from Biomerieux, Inc. These modules are critical for the East Orange VAMC's laboratory operations, enabling the facility to conduct diagnostic testing for respiratory, gastrointestinal, and blood culture identification panels. The Biofire Torch Modules are essential add-ons to the existing Biofire Torch system, enhancing testing accuracy and turnaround times compared to traditional methods. Interested parties can contact Contract Specialist Barry Sawyer at Barry.Sawyer@va.gov or by phone at 585-393-8563 for further information, noting that this is not a request for quotes and responses are due by April 18, 2025.

Point(s) of Contact
Barry SawyerContract Specialist
(585) 393-8563
Barry.Sawyer@va.gov
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36C24225Q0510.docx
Apr 11, 2025, 4:09 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) East Orange VAMC intends to award a sole-source contract for two Biofire Filmarray Torch Module Boxes from Biomerieux, Inc. These modules are essential for the laboratory's ability to run diagnostic panels for respiratory issues, gastrointestinal concerns, and blood culture identification. The existing Biofire Torch system, already in use at the facility, requires compatible add-ons to enhance testing accuracy and turnaround times compared to traditional methods. The purchase, categorized under the product service code 6640 and NAICS code 334516, is deemed necessary to support the laboratory's operational needs. The announcement specifies that this is not a request for quotes but rather a notice of intent to proceed with the procurement. The contract specialist for the action is Barry Sawyer, and responses are due by April 18, 2025, based on the contracting office's regulations.
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