6640--VISN-6 Blood Culture 1-Year Contract (VA-25-00025463)
ID: 36C24625R0012Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

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In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/44844b1f000c4aeabff6852491d718b4/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to BioMerieux Incorporated for a one-year provision of a fully automated blood culture testing system, including associated consumables, training, and support services, across VISN 6 laboratories. This procurement is based on market research indicating that these specialized items are exclusively available from BioMerieux, the original equipment manufacturer, ensuring timely delivery without unacceptable delays or increased costs. The contract is set to commence on November 29, 2024, and interested parties must express their capability to the contract specialist, Stephanie McElmore, via email by November 19, 2024, while clearly indicating their business status regarding size and ownership.

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    Stephanie McElmoreContract Specialist
    (757) 315-2598
    stephanie.mcelmore@va.gov
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    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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