Q301--NOI to sole source to CareDX
ID: 36C25625Q0500Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cb432c1ba79e4601b2d07dc84742824c/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source contract to CareDx for the procurement of specific medical tests necessary for patient care at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. This contract, valued as a Firm-Fixed Price type, will cover the AlloMap and AlloSure tests, which are essential for heart and kidney transplant assessments. The sole source award is justified under Federal Acquisition Regulation regulations, as only CareDx can provide the required brand-name items. Interested parties have until February 25, 2025, to present compelling evidence supporting competition for this requirement, and all inquiries regarding the contract can be directed to Contract Specialist Andrew Misfeldt at andrew.misfeldt@va.gov or by phone at (479) 443-4301 ext 66194.

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    Andrew MisfeldtContract Specialist
    (479) 443-4301 ext 66194
    andrew.misfeldt@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source contract to CareDx for specific medical tests necessary for patient care at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. This contract, valued as a Firm-Fixed Price type, will have a performance period of five years and cover the procurement of AlloMap and AlloSure tests essential for heart and kidney transplant assessments. The notice states that only CareDx can provide the required brand-name items, justifying the sole source award under Federal Acquisition Regulation regulations. Interested parties have until February 25, 2025, to present compelling evidence supporting competition for this requirement. Proposals must demonstrate the interested vendor’s business stature, socio-economic status, and authorization to supply the specified tests from CareDx. The document emphasizes that this notice is informational and does not solicit competitive bids. All inquiries regarding the contract can be directed to Andrew Misfeldt via email.
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