6630--Notice of Intent to Sole Source OC-AUTO SENSOR Diana FIT ANALYZER
ID: 36C26025Q0301Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS (6630)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a54c27e94e2b40ee8594071f90423f35/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole source delivery order with Polymedco for the OC-Sensor Diana FIT Analyzer, which is essential for maintaining the operation of its colon cancer screening program. This procurement is necessary to replace an expiring analyzer under an existing Business Partner Agreement, ensuring uninterrupted laboratory services for processing colon cancer screening specimens. The expected award date for this contract is March 15, 2025, and interested parties can direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Peter Park at Peter.Park2@va.gov. This notice serves to fulfill public dissemination requirements and is not a solicitation for competitive proposals.

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    Peter ParkContracting Officer
    Peter.Park2@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a notice of its intent to negotiate a sole source delivery order with Polymedco for the OC-Sensor Diana FIT Analyzer. This procurement aims to replace an expiring analyzer under an existing Business Partner Agreement. The acquisition is critical to maintain the operation of a colon cancer screening program without interruption. The expected award date is March 15, 2025. This notice, fulfilling the public dissemination requirements, clarifies that it is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, and responses will be used solely to gauge market interest for future procurements. The agency emphasizes that no payment will be made for the information provided in response to this notice. The VA is committed to ensuring seamless laboratory services for processing colon cancer screening specimens to benefit patients and healthcare providers.
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