J066--BIOMERIEUX VITEK MS SERVICE CONTRACT
ID: 36C24625Q0366Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

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https://sam.gov/opp/acd6a2f00e864db7bb80c74cab3b66de/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 6, intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to BioMerieux Inc. for a full-service agreement concerning the Biomerieux Vitek MS Laboratory Analyzer at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center. This procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), which allows for solicitation from a single source, highlighting the specialized nature of the required services. The Biomerieux Vitek MS Laboratory Analyzer is crucial for laboratory operations, ensuring accurate and efficient diagnostic capabilities for veterans' healthcare. Interested parties are invited to submit their qualifications and capabilities by 16:00 AM EST on January 29, 2025, with all inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Donald V. Harris at Donald.Harris@va.gov.

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    Donald V. HarrisContract Specialist
    (757) 726-6089
    Donald.Harris@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to BioMerieux Inc. for a full-service agreement related to the Biomerieux Vitek MS Laboratory Analyzer at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center. This contract action follows the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), allowing solicitation from a single source. The relevant NAICS code is 811210, with a small business size standard of $34 million. Interested parties may submit their qualifications and interests by January 29, 2025, but this notice is not a request for competitive quotations. The Government reserves the right to decide on the necessity of competitive procurement based on submitted information. All inquiries must be sent via email to the Contract Specialist, Donald V. Harris. This document outlines the essential details required for compliance with procurement regulations while indicating the potential for further engagement from responsible parties.
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