6640--BioPlex 2200 supplies
ID: 36C24626Q0160Type: Sources Sought
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/workspace/contract/opp/a8e468fb07374a99b0eeedc3d798d1e0/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 6, is seeking qualified businesses to provide the BioRad BioPlex 2200 analyzer and associated supplies for the Durham VA Medical Center. The procurement aims to acquire an automated immunoassay analyzer capable of performing a wide range of tests, including Total Syphilis, 5th Generation HIV Ag/Ab, and various autoimmune assays, which are critical for enhancing operational efficiency and improving patient outcomes. Vendors must supply FDA-approved equipment and consumables, with an estimated annual testing volume of 20,000 patient tests, and the analyzer must be less than two years old. Interested parties are required to submit a capabilities statement and proof of authorized distributorship of BioRad by December 8, 2025, at 12 PM Eastern Time to Byron Brown at Byron.Brown4@va.gov.

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    Byron BrownContracting Officer
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    Byron.Brown4@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, on behalf of the Durham VA Medical Center, issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C24626Q0160) for BioRad BioPlex 2200 analyzer and supplies. The Durham VA Health Care System requires an automated immunoassay analyzer to perform a broad range of testing, including Total Syphilis, 5th Generation HIV Ag/Ab, ANA Screen, ToRC IgG, ToRC IgM, MMRV, and anti-CCP. Vendors must provide FDA-approved equipment, reagents, controls, calibrators, and consumable parts. The analyzer should be less than two years old and streamline testing to enhance operational efficiency and patient outcomes. The estimated yearly volume of patient tests is 20,000. Interested businesses must submit a capabilities statement and documentation proving authorized distributorship of BioRad by December 8, 2025, 12 PM Eastern Time, to Byron Brown at Byron.Brown4@va.gov, with
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