6550--Intent to Sole Source Cardinal Microbiology Media & Supplies (VA-23-00010589) 11/1/2022 - 10/31/2023

The Boston Veterans Affairs Medical Center, along with the VISN 1 Network Consolidated Laboratory, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract for a one-year period to Cardinal Healthcare for microbiology media and supplies serving all VISN 1 Microbiology Lab Departments. This contract covers the period from November 1, 2022, through October 31, 2023, under solicitation number 36C24123Q0032. The announcement specifies that this is not a request for competitive quotes, no solicitation document is available, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted. However, vendors who believe they can meet the requirements may submit written notifications along with supporting evidence by October 11, 2022, to the Contract Specialist, Sarah Ballentine, via email. Responses will be evaluated, and although the Government reserves the right to proceed with sole source negotiations with Cardinal Healthcare, it will consider any submissions received. The contract pertains to microbiology supplies and media classified under NAICS code 325413. The responsibility for costs related to submission and any follow-up requests remains with the vendors, and these costs will not be reimbursed by the Government. The contracting office handling this procurement is the Network Contracting Office 01 located in Togus, Maine. This sole source intent reflects a preference for Cardinal Healthcare based on a limited source justification, and the final decision regarding competition or sole source award remains at the Government’s discretion. Vendors are explicitly advised that verbal or telephonic inquiries will not be entertained.