6550--COVID ThermoFisher Reagents IDIQ Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Fisher HealthCare, based in Houston, TX, to supply ThermoFisher Covid Reagents and consumables specifically for the Clement Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. This procurement is aligned with FAR 6.302-1 regulations, which allow for sole source contracts when only one responsible source can fulfill the agency’s requirements. The contract will be firm fixed price under the NAICS code 325413, indicating it pertains to pharmaceutical preparations. The process is not open for competitive proposals, and no solicitation documents or telephone requests for information will be accepted. However, if other firms believe they can meet the specified requirements, they are provided an opportunity to submit detailed information about their products, services, and relevant customer references within seven calendar days from the posting date. Responses must be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate the ability to comply with the agency’s needs and sent either by mail or fax to the Contracting Officer at the Milwaukee address provided. While these submissions will be considered, the Government retains sole discretion to determine whether to proceed with a competitive process or continue with the sole source negotiation. If no adequate responses are received, negotiations will proceed exclusively with Fisher HealthCare. The point of contact for this procurement is Teresa Beers, Contract Specialist at the VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center.