6550--FY25: Leica Bond III Reagents
ID: 36C24825Q0308Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3b32c35febdd40e385b87b0dd74d79e1/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Special Notice for a sole source contract to Government Scientific Source Inc. for the provision of Leica Bond III Reagents specifically for the Orlando VA Healthcare System. This procurement is justified under 41 USC 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, highlighting the unique requirements of the Veterans Affairs Department that necessitate these specific reagents. The Leica Bond III Reagents are critical for in vitro diagnostic applications, ensuring accurate and efficient healthcare services for veterans. Interested vendors who believe they can meet these specific needs are invited to submit a complete technical package by January 30, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time to Contract Specialist Benjamin Amato at benjamin.amato@va.gov, noting that the government will not compensate for any information submitted.

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    Benjamin M AmatoContract Specialist
    (407) 646-4005
    Benjamin.Amato@va.gov
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    The document outlines a Special Notice for a sole source contract being awarded to Government Scientific Source Inc. for the provision of Leica Bond III Reagents to the Orlando VA Healthcare System. This procurement is driven by the specific needs identified by the Veterans Affairs Department and is conducted under the sole source justification established by 41 USC 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. Vendors interested in meeting this requirement are invited to submit a technical package by January 30, 2024, to the contracting officer, Benjamin Amato. The notice specifies that responses will be reviewed for potential future procurement opportunities, although the government will not pay for any submitted information. The summary indicates that the contracting office's location is Orlando, Florida, and includes pertinent codes and deadlines relevant to the procurement process. The document emphasizes the importance of having clear and convincing evidence of technical capability for interested vendors.
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