6630--Notice of Intent - Sole Source Bridge Contract - Integrated Chemistry CPRR
ID: 36C25725Q0213Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS (6630)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c34c9319ccd8461eab828030fef27cf3/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 17, intends to award a sole source bridge contract to Beckman Coulter, Inc. for an integrated chemistry Cost-Per-Reportable Result (CPRR) program. This procurement includes equipment rental and maintenance services, as well as comprehensive testing services for the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, which encompasses the provision of specific analyzers and automation services. The contract is crucial for ensuring uninterrupted healthcare services during the transition to new equipment analyzers, with the anticipated performance period set from January 15, 2025, to October 14, 2025. Interested parties may submit capability statements for consideration, and if no responses are received within seven days, the contract will be awarded to Beckman Coulter, Inc. For further inquiries, contact Kathryn Prose at kathryn.prose@va.gov or (254) 217-2835.

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    Kathryn ProseContract Specialist
    (254) 217-2835
    kathryn.prose@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to award a sole source bridge contract to Beckman Coulter, Inc. for an integrated chemistry Cost-Per-Reportable Result (CPRR) program, covering equipment rental and maintenance services for the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System. This contract will include 103 different chemistry and immunochemistry tests, ensuring the provision of necessary reagents, controls, and consumables. The anticipated period of performance is from January 15, 2025, to October 14, 2025. This sole source procurement follows a justification due to the need for more time to implement and validate new equipment analyzers. The current contract is set to expire on January 14, 2025, and the notice informs that no quotations or proposals will be solicited; however, alternative responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration. If there are no responses within seven days, the contract will be finalized with Beckman Coulter, Inc. The justification for this limited-source procurement is in accordance with federal regulations permitting non-competitive contracting under specific circumstances.
    Special Notice - NOI to Sole Source - 36C25725Q0213_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue a sole source bridge contract to Beckman Coulter, Inc. for an integrated chemistry Cost-Per-Reportable Result (CPRR) program, covering equipment rental, maintenance services, and comprehensive testing for its Central Texas Veterans Health Care System facilities. This contract is required to ensure continuity of services and support during the transition period as new equipment analyzers are implemented and validated. Specifically, the contract will provide two AU5822, two DXI800 analyzers, and additional automation services. The anticipated performance period for this contract spans from January 15, 2025, to October 14, 2025. The initiative arises from a sole source justification noting the need to avoid service interruptions after the expiration of the current buying agreement. Although this notice is not a request for quotations or proposals, it allows other entities to submit capability statements for consideration. If there are no responses within seven days, a contract will be awarded to Beckman Coulter. The contracting action is justified under federal regulations permitting limited sourcing for specific needs. This document exemplifies the VA's efforts to maintain healthcare service quality for veterans through timely procurement activities.
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