6640--VA-25-00006040/637-25-1-167-0029 VETERANS HEALTHCARE BIOCARDIS IDYLLA SUPPLIES
ID: 36C24625Q0205Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8bf30eebfbae4b6c9f48ead529106a5e/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting offers for Biocartis Idylla Assay Cartridges under Requisition Number 36C24625Q0205. The procurement aims to secure essential laboratory equipment that supports medical diagnostics and treatment, with a contract period from January 15, 2025, to January 14, 2030, and options for extensions until January 14, 2034. This acquisition emphasizes the VA's commitment to enhancing healthcare services while promoting participation from small businesses, particularly service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned entities. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by December 31, 2024, and can contact Contract Specialist Bernadette T Quevedo at Bernadette.Quevedo@va.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bernadette QuevedoContract Specialist
    (575) 635-2704
    bernadette.quevedo@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    36C24625Q0205_2.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is initiating a solicitation for Biocartis Idylla Assay Cartridges, as detailed in Requisition Number 36C24625Q0205. The effective contract period spans from January 15, 2025, to January 14, 2030, with options for extensions across four periods until January 14, 2034. Offerors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and are expected to provide both a price/cost schedule for various assay cartridges and adhere to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, including provisions related to small business participation. The solicitation is structured to enhance the procurement process, ensuring compliance with various contracting regulations and promoting participation from service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small businesses. The response must be submitted by December 31, 2024, and financial transactions will be processed through electronic means. This acquisition underscores the VA's commitment to supplying necessary medical and laboratory equipment while fostering opportunities for small businesses within its contracting environment.
    36C24625Q0205_3.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking quotes for the procurement of BioCartis Idylla Assay Kits specifically for the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC. This procurement will be conducted as an open-market solicitation, set aside exclusively for small businesses, with a firm-fixed price contract anticipated for issuance around December 23, 2024. The solicitation will be available for a three-day submission period, and interested contractors must download the documents online since no hard copies will be provided. To be eligible for submission, bidders must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and, if applicable, the VetCert database, as no contracts can be awarded to unregistered contractors. The relevant NAICS code is 339113, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Quotes must include various company identification details and proof of authorization as an authorized distributor of the specified products. All inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Bernadette Quevedo, via email. This presolicitation notice outlines the VA's commitment to utilizing small businesses for critical procurement needs while adhering to federal guidelines.
    36C24625Q0205.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source, firm fixed-price contract to Biocartis US for the provision of Idylla Assay Cartridges, specifically for the Asheville VA Medical Center in North Carolina. The VA determined that Biocartis is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole supplier of these cartridges, indicating that alternative suppliers would likely lead to unacceptable duplication of costs and threaten the continuity of patient care. This notice serves to inform potential vendors that although no competitive quotes are being solicited, interested parties able to provide the cartridges must submit written notice with supporting evidence by 1:00 PM EDT on November 29, 2024. Responses should include company details, a manufacturer authorization letter, and evidence of capability to meet the requirements. The notice specifies that the decision to pursue competitive bids rests solely with the government.
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