6640--Automated Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) Analyzer, KC, 36C255-25-AP-1546(VA-26-00000557)
ID: 36C25525Q0306Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b2999e0700cb4b9ca16fb7297ae78721/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 25, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified contractors to establish a Cost-Per-Test Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Automated Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) testing services at the Kansas City VA Medical Center and the John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital. The procurement aims to provide a reliable Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA) System along with necessary reagents and supplies to ensure uninterrupted diagnostic testing, with a focus on compliance with stringent quality control standards. This opportunity is particularly geared towards Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and other small business categories, emphasizing the VA's commitment to veteran-owned business participation. Interested parties must submit their responses, including company information and capability statements, by April 26, 2024, to Contracting Officer Lisa Buchanan at lisa.buchanan1@va.gov, with the contract period spanning from January 2, 2026, to December 31, 2031.

Point(s) of Contact
Buchanan, Lisa AContracting Officer
(913) 946-1990
lisa.buchanan1@va.gov
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Apr 10, 2025, 10:05 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified contractors to establish a Cost-Per-Test Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Automated Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) testing services at the Kansas City VA Medical Center and the John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital. The goal is to provide a reliable Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA) System along with necessary reagents and supplies to ensure uninterrupted diagnostic testing. This Sources Sought Notice serves as a market research tool and not a formal solicitation for bids, encouraging responses primarily from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and other small business categories. Interested parties must demonstrate relevant technical expertise and submit comprehensive responses, including company information and capability statements. The contract period spans from January 2, 2026, to December 31, 2031, and includes provisions for emergency supply deliveries and equipment maintenance. Vendors are required to supply FDA-approved materials with stringent quality control, notify the VA of product changes or recalls, and provide training for staff. The VA aims to streamline procurement processes while prioritizing veteran-owned business participation and ensuring compliance with federal regulations throughout the acquisition timeline.
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