Molecular HIV-PCR Test Equipment Maintenance
ID: 36C24725Q0238Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFUS

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

MEDICAL- PATHOLOGY (Q515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/81371838ed8c42de9d8f7f51c0587372/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract for the maintenance of Molecular HIV-PCR Test Equipment, specifically targeting Roche Diagnostics Corp. This procurement involves the provision of microbiology molecular diagnostics reagents and analyzer rental, including the Roche 6800 and Cobas Prime pre-analytical instruments, along with maintenance and emergency services for the equipment. The contract is crucial for supporting analytical services related to various infectious diseases, including HIV and COVID-19, and is expected to be finalized by February 2, 2025. Interested parties must submit evidence of capability by December 26, 2024, to Alecia Mitchell at alecia.mitchell@va.gov, as the government retains discretion on whether to compete the procurement.

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    Alecia M Mitchell
    alecia.mitchell@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to Roche Diagnostics Corp for the provision of microbiology molecular diagnostics reagents and analyzer rental, specifically involving the Roche 6800 and Cobas Prime pre-analytical instruments. This sole source award, expected to be finalized by February 2, 2025, is justified under federal solicitation regulations allowing single-source contracting. The contract will include analytical services for various infectious diseases, such as HIV, COVID-19, and STIs, among others, and will also cover maintenance and emergency services for the equipment. Interested parties can respond with evidence of capability by December 26, 2024, but the government retains discretion in deciding whether to compete the procurement. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 and uses PSC code Q515, indicating its classification in medical-pathology. Responses must be submitted via email to the contract specialist, Alecia Mitchell, who will consider submissions that demonstrate qualifications to meet the outlined requirements. The notice concludes with a disclaimer that the government will not bear any costs incurred by parties in responding.
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