6640--FY 25 Short Term Emergency Contract Molecular Random Access Analyzer
ID: 36C24825Q0287Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8c8e141ed33f4df698ab3c2758411e3b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract for a Short Term Emergency procurement of a Molecular Random Access Analyzer, specifically the Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity Reagents and Consumables. This procurement is being conducted under FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, emphasizing the need for efficient acquisition of critical laboratory equipment. The selected vendor must demonstrate technical capability to fulfill the requirements, with responses due by January 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, submitted to Contract Specialist Darrin Alexander at darrin.alexander2@va.gov. The statutory authority for this procurement is U.S.C. § 1901, and the relevant NAICS code is 334516, which pertains to Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Darin AlexanderContract Specialist
    (407) 491-9950
    darrin.alexander2@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Notice of Intent to award a sole-source contract for a Short Term Emergency procurement of a Molecular Random Access Analyzer, specifically the Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity Reagents and Consumables. This procurement will follow the FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. The contracting office located in San Juan, Puerto Rico (ZIP code 32827) will consider responses from vendors that claim technical capability to fulfill the requirement. Interested parties must submit a detailed technical package by January 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time to the designated Contract Specialist, Darrin Alexander. The statutory authority for this solicitation stems from U.S.C. § 1901, and the relevant NAICS code is 334516, indicating a focus on the manufacturing of analytical laboratory instruments. The inclusion of this opportunity emphasizes the government's initiative to streamline procurement processes while ensuring technical requirements are met effectively. The response is to be submitted without expectation of compensation from the government, as this notice serves primarily for vendor outreach within the framework of future procurements.
    OPPORTUNITIES-DESCRIPTION.pdf
    The government intends to award a sole source contract to Cepheid for a Short Term Emergency Contract related to the Molecular Random Access Analyzer, including Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity Reagents and Consumables. This procurement follows FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items and is authorized by U.S.C. § 1901 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(2). The related North American Industry Classification System code is 334516, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Vendors with the technical capability to meet these requirements are invited to submit their responses by 01/17/2025. The government will not compensate for the information provided, and this notice serves as the sole announcement of the government's intent to contract with Cepheid. Responses will be evaluated to determine potential sources for future needs.
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