6640--06 BACT/ALERT VIRTUO Blood Culture System, Consumables, and Support
ID: 36C24625R0012Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b5afa3eec53746a7b9bcc78eb2dec622/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to establish a sole-source Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the BACT/ALERT VIRTUO Blood Culture System, including necessary consumables and support services, to be utilized across multiple laboratories within VISN 6. This procurement aims to ensure the provision of a fully automated blood culture testing system, which is critical for healthcare services provided to veterans, with the contract expected to commence on November 29, 2024. The decision to pursue a sole-source contract with BioMerieux Incorporated follows market research indicating that these specialized items are exclusively available from the original equipment manufacturer, thereby avoiding delays and additional costs. Interested parties may express their capabilities to Contract Specialist Stephanie McElmore via email by November 19, 2024, and should clearly indicate their business status regarding size and ownership.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stephanie McElmoreContract Specialist
    (757) 726-6096
    stephanie.mcelmore@va.gov
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    36C24625R0012_1.docx
    The modification notice pertains to the VISN 06 BACT/ALERT VIRTUO Blood Culture System solicitation (36C24625R0012) by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The initial intent to sole source for the RFQ is canceled entirely, and a new intent with corrected details will be issued by November 22, 2024. The contracting office is located at 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA, with multiple performance sites under VISN 6. Key contact for inquiries is Contract Specialist Stephanie McElmore, available via email. This notice signifies a procedural update within the context of federal contracting practices, particularly focusing on healthcare supply procurement for Veteran services. The document underlines the importance of proper solicitation methods and correcting prior miscommunications within government contracting processes.
    36C24625R0012.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to establish a sole-source Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with BioMerieux Incorporated for a 1-year provision of a fully automated blood culture testing system, including consumables, training, and support services, across VISN 6 laboratories. The contract, set to start on November 29, 2024, follows market research indicating that these specialized items are only available from BioMerieux, the original equipment manufacturer, without unacceptable delays or increased costs. This synopsis serves informational purposes only and does not solicit competitive proposals. Interested parties may express their capability to the recognized contract specialist, Stephanie McElmore, via email by November 19, 2024. Respondents must clarify their business status regarding size and ownership. The announcement emphasizes that proprietary information should be marked clearly and notes that the government will not compensate for submissions in response to this notice.
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    6640--VISN-6 Blood Culture 1-Year Contract (VA-25-00025463)
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