6515--Nucleic Acid Purification System - Research, Ann Arbor
ID: 36C25024P1903Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

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Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/b8b7a1233af740f2bc0bc52ef918044d/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract for a Nucleic Acid Purification System for the LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, MI. This procurement will be executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, citing FAR Part 6.302-1, as the government believes that only Fisher Scientific possesses the necessary capabilities to fulfill this requirement. The Nucleic Acid Purification System is critical for medical research and diagnostics, ensuring high-quality results in nucleic acid extraction processes. Interested parties should note that the response deadline is September 23, 2024, by 4 PM Eastern Time, and inquiries can be directed to Contracting Officer James Howard at james.howard3@va.gov.

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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract for a Nucleic Acid Purification System, primarily for the LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, MI. The contract will be executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures as per FAR Part 6.302-1 due to the belief that only Fisher Scientific, identified as a large business located in Hanover Park, IL, possesses the necessary capabilities to meet this requirement. This firm-fixed price contract anticipates that negotiations will be exclusively with Fisher Scientific. The process does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) but rather indicates the government's intent to engage this specific vendor based on their unique qualifications. The associated NAICS code is 339112 for medical equipment. The response deadline for interested parties is set for September 23, 2024, by 4 PM Eastern Time. The notice emphasizes the government's exclusive negotiation intent and outlines the equipment specifications required for the contract.
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