6550--Immunology testing
ID: 36C26225Q0428Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

PSC

IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0a35ad21850c4304b93beec34bb34820/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide immunology testing supplies and services for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. The procurement includes specific requirements for ANA reagents and supplies, emphasizing the need for proprietary BioRad BioPlex instrumentation to ensure efficient testing and sample processing. This initiative is crucial for maintaining high-quality diagnostic services for veterans, with the contract period running from February 14, 2025, to February 13, 2026. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 9:00 AM PST on February 11, 2025, and direct any inquiries to Carlos Magana at Carlos.Magana@va.gov.

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    Carlos.Magana@va.govCarlos Magana
    (562) 766-2253
    carlos.magana@va.gov
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    36C26225Q0428.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting offers for immunology testing services through the solicitation number 36C26225Q0428. The response deadline is set for February 11, 2025, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time. This procurement falls under Product Service Code 6550 and NAICS Code 325413. The contracting office is located in Long Beach, California, with a place of performance at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System on Wilshire Blvd. Interested parties are encouraged to review the attached documentation, which includes the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Statement of Work (SOW), providing detailed requirements for the immunology testing services. The contract will not utilize Recovery Act funds, and the solicitation is not set aside for any particular group. The main point of contact for inquiries is Carlos Magana via email at Carlos.Magana@va.gov. This notice encapsulates the government’s commitment to procure essential healthcare services for veterans, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and maintaining quality service delivery.
    Attachment A.xlsx
    The document outlines a funding request for various medical diagnostic products from Bio Rad, detailing specific clinical laboratory items necessary for autoimmune testing. It lists pivotal products such as ANA screens, dsDNA, and various calibrator sets, indicating the manufacturer's part numbers and associated salient characteristics. Each item aims to ensure accuracy and efficiency in testing procedures prevalent in clinical settings. The proposal emphasizes the need for equivalent products that match the characteristics and specifications required for the laboratory, underlining the importance of compliance with the stated requirements in the Statement of Work (SOW). Additionally, the document requests key company information, including contact details and a SAM Unique Number for federal procurement purposes. Overall, the document represents a structured approach to securing funding for critical medical supplies aimed at enhancing laboratory capabilities in diagnostics.
    Attachment B -SOW.docx
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines tasks for vendors providing ANA reagents and supplies to the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS). Located in North Hills, CA, VAGLAHS is a key facility within the Desert Pacific Healthcare Network, serving a diverse patient demographic and acting as a reference lab for ANA testing in VISN 22. The SOW emphasizes the need for specific BioRad BioPlex instrumentation and proprietary reagents, ensuring ongoing successful testing and efficient sample processing through an annual purchase order system. The document details operational hours, which operate 24/7, requiring vendor coordination outside standard hours. Security requirements mandate that vendors adhere to stringent information and personnel security protocols, including background investigations for contractor employees who require system access. These provisions align with various federal regulations aimed at safeguarding sensitive information. The SOW serves as a guide for vendors submitted in response to the RFP, clarifying expectations to enhance laboratory performance and operational integrity at VAGLAHS.
    RFQ.docx
    The document outlines the Request for Quotation (RFQ) 36C26225Q0428 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the procurement of immunology testing supplies, necessitated on an as-needed basis. The RFQ follows FAR Part 13 procedures and aims to establish a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract via full and open competition within the NAICS 325413 business sector, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The period of performance runs from February 14, 2025, to February 13, 2026, with specified delivery to the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. Potential vendors must demonstrate compliance with detailed brand name or equal specifications, providing technical capability, price, and salient characteristics as evaluation criteria. Proposals must be submitted by 9:00 AM PST on February 11, 2025, with stringent guidelines for documentation, including pricing and product descriptions. Vendors must also ensure that they avoid gray market items and demonstrate authorized dealership status to ensure the provision of original equipment manufacturer services. Questions about the solicitation must reach the contracting officer by February 6, 2025. The submission of proposals and necessary certification forms is also mandated, and noncompliance could render offers nonresponsive. This RFQ reflects the VA's commitment to acquiring quality medical supplies that meet stringent standards for health services.
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