6550--Covid Testing - Base 2
ID: 36C25724Q1024Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

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/b097f04dbfb943ac891edbe3ba0a7465/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 17, intends to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed Price contract to Cepheid for the procurement of COVID-19 testing supplies, specifically the FDA-approved Xpress COV-2/Flu/RSV Plus and Xpress COVID Plus kits. The contract requires the vendor to provide educational materials related to the testing supplies at no additional cost and to ensure that all supplies meet the necessary regulatory standards, including those set by CLIA, FDA, and CAP. This procurement is critical for the North Texas VA Health Care System to maintain effective testing capabilities, and potential vendors are invited to submit capability statements within seven days of this notice; otherwise, the contract will be awarded to Cepheid without further notice. Interested parties can contact Contract Specialist Joe Miller at joseph.miller20@va.gov or by phone at 210-324-7547 for additional information.

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    Joe MillerContract Specialist
    (210) 324-7547
    joseph.miller20@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through the Network Contracting Office 17, is notifying of its intent to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed Price contract to Cepheid for COVID-19 testing supplies, specifically the FDA-approved Xpress COV-2/Flu/RSV Plus and Xpress COVID Plus kits. This contract will not involve a competitive bidding process as Cepheid is determined to be the only vendor capable of fulfilling the specific requirement. The vendor is obligated to provide educational materials without additional charge and will deliver supplies per the manufacturer's specifications and regulatory requirements. Requests for supplies will be made by the VA as needed, and any back-orders must be communicated by the vendor. Potential vendors have the opportunity to submit capability statements within seven days of this notice, after which the contract may be awarded to Cepheid if no viable alternatives are offered. This procurement falls under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), permitting negotiation with a single source when no other suppliers can meet the requirements.
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