6515--BioRad Controls James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center
ID: 36C24425Q0264Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f074ae82ca544e4d80b4fc5dfc56efa1/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 17, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, is conducting a market survey to identify potential vendors for a contract to supply BioRad Controls necessary for quality control testing of blood analytes at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA. The procurement aims to establish a base contract with four option years to ensure the availability of these critical controls, which are essential for verifying the functionality of Abbott Alinity analyzers used in patient blood testing. Interested vendors must provide a summary of their capabilities and experience, comply with registration requirements in the System for Award Management (SAM), and indicate their small business status. Responses are due by 4:00 PM on January 17, 2025, and should be directed to Contract Specialist Christa Stine at christa.stine@va.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Christa StineContract Specialist
(570) 824-3521
christa.stine@va.gov
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36C24425Q0264.docx
Jan 8, 2025, 3:04 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, is seeking market information to identify potential vendors for a contract to supply BioRad Controls, essential for quality control testing of blood analytes at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA. This Sources Sought Notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation. Interested companies must provide details about their capabilities, experience, and compliance with relevant regulations. The expected contract includes a base period and four additional option years. BioRad Controls are necessary to verify the functionality of Abbott Alinity analyzers, playing a critical role in patient blood testing. The document outlines specific requirements for the quantity and shipment of various BioRad products, emphasizing the need for consistent lot numbers and long expiration dates. Vendors responding to this notice must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and can indicate their small business status among various categories. The deadline for responses is January 17, 2025. This notice underscores the VA's commitment to maintaining high standards of quality in medical testing to support effective disease diagnosis and patient care.
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