Q301--*Intent to Sole Source* 541380 Iowa City State Hygienic Lab (VA-25-00009354)
ID: 36C26324Q1198Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

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https://sam.gov/opp/974b9ca7bb1844fc87b4f220687ad8d6/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contract Office 23, intends to award a sole source contract to The University of Iowa for specialized testing laboratory services under NAICS Code 541380. This procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to specific local testing requirements related to infectious diseases, which necessitate proprietary testing that adheres to particular epidemiological algorithms. The decision to pursue this sole-source contract reflects the Government's discretion to streamline the procurement process for essential public health measures. For inquiries regarding this procurement, interested parties may contact Timothy Kimmel, Contracting Officer, at timothy.kimmel@va.gov or by phone at 319-688-3646.

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    Timothy KimmelContracting Officer
    (319) 688-3646
    timothy.kimmel@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs' Network 23 Contracting Office plans to award a sole source procurement to The University of Iowa for testing laboratory services under the NAICS Code 541380. This procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to specific local testing needs related to infectious disease. The contract entails proprietary testing that adheres to particular epidemiological algorithms. There will be no competitive solicitation; the decision to pursue this sole-source contract is strictly at the Government's discretion. The relevant details, including the point of contact for inquiries, Timothy Kimmel, are provided in the notice. This document indicates the VA's intention to streamline the procurement process for specialized testing services deemed necessary for effective local public health measures.
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