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65--Thinprep Pap Tests

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contract Office 8, plans to award a sole source contract to Hologic Limited Partnership for the procurement of ThinPrep Pap Test Kits to be used at the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. This decision is based on the determination that only these specific test kits, compatible with the facility’s THINPREP 2000 Processor, meet the government’s minimum requirements, justifying a sole source award under applicable federal acquisition regulations. The announcement invites other suppliers to express their interest and capability by October 15, 2013, but final determination on whether to initiate competition rests solely with the government. The contract involves supplying ThinPrep Pap Tests classified under NAICS code 339113 and emphasizes that the government has no current solicitation document available. Responses to the notice will be used primarily to assess the need for a competitive procurement. The contracting office handling this is based in Tampa, Florida, and the main point of contact for submissions is John Shultzaberger, whose email is provided for interested parties. This procurement reflects a focused effort to meet specific medical supply needs within the Veterans Affairs health care system, ensuring compatibility and continuity of diagnostic services.

General Info

Department of Veterans Affairs plans sole source contract for ThinPrep Pap Test Kits with Hologic.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

NAICS

339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

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PostedOct 8

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

Office AddressTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCA 8 NF/SG, intends to enter into sole source award with Hologic Limited Partnership of Marlborough, MA, for ThinPrep Pap Test Kits for the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center, 1601 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608-1135. The above authority is cited and justification made based on the determination that the Government's minimum needs can best be satisfied by supplies available from one source. Only the requested Pap test kits are compatible with the THINPREP 2000 Processor in use at the facility. This announcement is for supplies for which the Government intends to award with only one source under FAR 6.302-1 and FAR 13.106-1(b). Other persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of the notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No solicitation document is available. Responses must be e-mailed by October 15, 2013, 12:00 p.m. (EST) to John Shultzaberger at contact@example.gov.