6640--OC-Auto Sensor Diana Analyzers (Polymedco)
ID: 36C25625Q0416Type: Special Notice
Overview

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/a7eab919d07043ee8c887902f85029bb/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a Sole Source Firm-Fixed Price contract to Polymedco Cancer Diagnostic Products LLC for the procurement of OC-Sensor Diana FOBT Analyzers at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. This acquisition is based on market research indicating that only Polymedco can provide the required brand name equipment, as stipulated by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1. The OC-Sensor Diana FOBT Analyzer is crucial for in-vitro diagnostic testing, which plays a significant role in cancer screening and patient care. Interested vendors must express their interest to Contract Specialist James W. Craig by 10:00 am (CST) on January 29, 2025, and provide evidence of compliance with specific business and socio-economic criteria, including authorization from Polymedco to supply OEM parts.

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    James W. CraigContract Specialist
    (713) 794-8052
    james.craig1@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a Sole Source Firm-Fixed Price contract to Polymedco Cancer Diagnostic Products LLC for the procurement of OC-Sensor Diana FOBT Analyzers at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. The solicitation, numbered 36C25625Q0416, emphasizes that only Polymedco is capable of providing the required equipment, as determined through market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation. Requests for competitive quotes are not accepted, and no formal solicitation is available. Interested vendors may express their interest to Contract Specialist James W. Craig by January 29, 2025, and must provide evidence of compliance with specific business and socio-economic criteria. Additionally, prospective contractors not affiliated with Polymedco must include authorization from the company to supply OEM parts. The document serves as a Notice of Intent (NOI) to inform stakeholders about the planned sole source acquisition process, focusing on regulatory compliance and the requirement for interested parties to meet specific eligibility standards.
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