6550--Intent to Sole Source COVID-19 Reagent Contract

The VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center plans to enter into a sole source contract with Fisher HealthCare of Houston, TX, to supply ThermoFisher Covid Reagents and consumables specifically for the Clement Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. This procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1, indicating that only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements, with no other suppliers or services considered suitable. The contract will be firm fixed price under NAICS Code 325413, and no competitive solicitation is issued for this requirement. Potential suppliers who believe they can meet the needs must provide detailed product and service information, including customer references, within seven calendar days of the notice publication. This information must demonstrate the capacity to meet the requirements and be submitted to the designated Contracting Officer. Responses to this notice will be reviewed, but the Government retains full discretion in deciding whether to proceed with competition. If no other sources respond, the VA will continue sole source negotiations with Fisher HealthCare. The point of contact for this procurement is Contract Specialist Teresa Beers at the VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center in Milwaukee, WI. Requests for solicitation documents or telephone inquiries will not be entertained, and all submissions must be made in writing either by mail or fax. This approach ensures streamlined acquisition of critical COVID-19 testing supplies necessary for the medical center's operations.