6550--GenMark ePlex Reagents - Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C25025Q0391Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

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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/ce6cbe1f6bc4471e8ab2537133a9960a/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract for GenMark ePlex Reagents, specifically the ePlex Respiratory Pathogen Panel 2, to support testing for respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center in Ohio. This procurement is justified under FAR Part 6.302-1, which allows for contracts with a single responsible source when only one vendor, Roche Diagnostics Corp., is deemed capable of fulfilling the specific requirements due to the unique compatibility of the reagents with the existing GenMark ePlex Analyzer. The anticipated contract will be a firm fixed price with no option years, and responses to this notice must be submitted by 4:00 pm EST on March 13, 2025, to Contract Specialist Lonnelle Jones at lonnelle.jones@va.gov.

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    Lonnelle JonesContract Specialist
    (371) 988-1545
    lonnelle.jones@va.gov
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    36C25025Q0391.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Special Notice regarding its intent to negotiate a sole source contract for the GenMark ePlex Reagents, specifically the ePlex Respiratory Pathogen Panel 2. This decision is supported under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, which allows for contracts with a single responsible source when only one vendor is deemed capable of fulfilling specific requirements. The chosen vendor for this contract is Roche Diagnostics Corp., located in Indianapolis, Indiana. A firm fixed price contract is anticipated, with no option years. The VA emphasizes that this notice does not solicit competitive proposals; interested parties must provide clear evidence that competition would benefit the government. Responses are due by 4:00 pm EST on March 13, 2025. For inquiries, stakeholders may contact Contract Specialist Lonnelle Jones. This notice outlines the government's strategy within the realm of federal acquisitions, particularly focused on specific healthcare products necessary for veteran health services.
    P03 SSJ_GenMark ePlex Reagents_Redacted.pdf
    The document outlines a justification for a single-source procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for GenMark ePlex Reagents, which are crucial for testing respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. The procurement falls under the simplified acquisition procedures for contracts exceeding the micro-purchase threshold but not surpassing the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. The Chillicothe VA Medical Center requires these reagents due to their unique compatibility with the existing GenMark ePlex Analyzer, which is necessary for timely patient testing. The analysis revealed that no alternative products meet the compatibility or specifications required, confirming the lack of competitive options. Market research showed no other vendors could fulfill this requirement, and the purchasing officer verified that the justification aligns with federal regulations for single-source acquisitions. The document emphasizes the critical nature of these reagents in ensuring efficient COVID-19 testing, which directly impacts the treatment of veteran patients. The intended acquisition is necessary to avoid delays in testing that would arise from sending samples to reference labs. This summary reflects the document’s intent to maintain care standards through regulatory compliance and essential procurement practices.
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