6515--LIAISON XL ANALYZER
ID: 36C26225Q1188Type: Sources Sought
AwardedAug 7, 2025
$89.7K$89,668
AwardeeDIASORIN INC STILLWATER 55082
Award #:36C26225P1872
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e5e7eb214240411a8c37d797aa42b7af/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to procure a Liaison XL analyzer from Diasorin, Inc. through a Sole Source Award, as announced by the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22. This equipment is essential for the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Healthcare System to conduct on-site QuantiFERON™ Gold Plus Tuberculosis testing, thereby improving response times for veteran healthcare services by reducing reliance on external laboratories. The procurement process aims to confirm whether other vendors can meet the specified requirements, which include FDA approval and adherence to clinical testing standards, before proceeding with the non-competitive award. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capability statements to Contract Specialist Marcos Diaz at Marcos.Diaz@va.gov by 7:00 AM Pacific Time on July 21, 2025.

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    Diaz, MarcosContract Specialist
    Marcos.Diaz@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22, is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to announce its intent to make a Sole Source Award for a Liaison XL analyzer to Diasorin, Inc. This equipment will enable the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Healthcare System to conduct QuantiFERON™ Gold Plus Tuberculosis testing on-site, reducing the need for additional lab referrals and improving response times for veteran healthcare services. The document outlines specifications for the required analyzer, stating that it must be FDA approved and feature specific performance and operational characteristics to meet clinical testing standards under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act. It also emphasizes training requirements, maintenance protocols, and compliance with information security measures necessary for handling protected health information. This procurement process aims to establish whether there are any other capable vendors that can meet the outlined needs before proceeding with the non-competitive award. Interested parties are invited to submit their capabilities by the specified deadline for consideration by the VA.
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