6630--Laboratories Alinity Chemistry Analyzer
ID: 36C24725Q0101Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS (6630)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 7, intends to award a sole-source contract to Abbott Laboratories for the provision of i-STAT instruments and associated test cartridges for the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center. This procurement is critical for ensuring timely test results in various healthcare settings, including the Critical Care Unit, Operating Room, and Emergency Room, as Abbott Laboratories is the exclusive manufacturer of the required equipment. Interested parties may submit capabilities statements by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on October 31, 2024, to the designated contracting officer, Earnest Ellison, at Earnest.Ellison@va.gov, although this notice does not constitute a solicitation for competitive proposals.

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    Earnest EllisonContracting Officer
    334-272-4670, x2041
    Earnest.Ellison@va.gov
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    This Special Notice, published by the Department of Veterans Affairs, announces the intent to award a sole-source contract to Abbott Laboratories for the provision of i-STAT instruments and cartridges necessary for the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center's laboratory. The requirement for these analyzers is critical to ensure timely test results in various healthcare settings such as Critical Care, Operating Room, and Emergency Room. Abbott Laboratories is the exclusive manufacturer, making them the only viable source compliant with regulatory standards. The procurement falls under NAICS 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instruments Manufacturing, with a Price per Test cost structure. Interested parties may submit capabilities statements by the specified deadline but this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, as the government retains discretion on whether to pursue competitive procurement. All inquiries regarding this notice must be directed to the designated contracting officer via email.
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