6640--Lab DiaSorin Reagents - VISN23
ID: 36C26326Q0249Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/722f7340590a46509c1b51bb7c95a3c8/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to DIASORIN MOLECULAR LLC for the provision of DiaSorin Reagents to support the Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 (VISN23). The procurement aims to secure FDA-approved quality control kits and consumables, including various Simplexa kits for COVID-19, Flu A/B & RSV, and other critical tests, with specific requirements for long outdates and immediate replacement in case of recalls. These reagents are essential for the operation of multiple lab sites across South Dakota, Iowa, North Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, ensuring the delivery of vital healthcare services to veterans. Interested vendors who believe they can meet the requirements as authorized resellers must submit their capability statements to Contracting Officer Emanuel Nevarez by January 12, 2026, at 13:00 Central Time, referencing solicitation number 36C26326Q0249.

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    Emanuel NevarezContracting Officer
    (320) 255-6354
    emanuel.nevarez@va.gov
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    36C26326Q0249.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 23 has issued a Special Notice of Intent (Solicitation Number 36C26326Q0249) to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to DIASORIN MOLECULAR LLC. This contract is for the provision of DiaSorin Reagents to support the Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 (VISN23). The proposed sole source award is justified under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, citing that DIASORIN MOLECULAR LLC is the only company capable of providing the required reagents and is the sole authorized distributor for their analyzers. This is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested vendors who believe they can satisfy the requirement as an authorized reseller, dealer, or third party, along with documentation from DIASORIN MOLECULAR LLC, are invited to submit a capability statement to Contracting Officer Emanuel Nevarez by January 12, 2026, 13:00 Central Time. The NAICS code for this service is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and the PSC is 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies).
    SOW Diasorin Reagents.docx
    Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 (VISN 23) is requesting an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for DiaSorin brand name or equivalent quality control kits and consumables (test kits) for its Path & Lab Service Line. The scope includes FDA-approved test kits with long outdates, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and a 24-hour notification for recalled reagents with immediate replacement. The contractor must supply specific DiaSorin MDX reagents such as various Simplexa kits for COVID-19, Flu A/B & RSV, HSV 1&2, VZV, and C. auris. The contractor will provide direct delivery to individual labs, invoice each site separately, and submit quarterly reports to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) detailing products and quantities purchased. Pricing includes FOB destination. In case of a company merger or acquisition, the contractor must notify the Contracting Officer and provide a contingency plan to prevent service interruptions. The government reserves the right to add additional lab sites and testing kits during the agreement's lifespan. The agreement covers multiple VISN 23 sites across South Dakota, Iowa, North Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
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