6550--Portland VAMC test kits, reagents, and consumables. POP 2/1/2021 - 1/31/2022 Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the VA Portland Health Care System, plans to enter into a sole source contract with Biofire Diagnostics for the supply of test kits, reagents, and consumables needed at the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). This arrangement intends to cover the period from February 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022. Although this notice reflects a sole source procurement, it is not a formal solicitation or request for offers, and no solicitation package is available at this time. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations demonstrating their ability to provide the required products by 9:00 AM PST on January 27, 2021, to the designated contact at the VA. This action complies with FAR Subpart 5.2 requirements for synopses of proposed contract actions. The contract falls under NAICS code 325413, which pertains to the manufacture of biological products, and is managed by the Network Contract Office 20 in Vancouver, Washington. The point of contact for this procurement is Contract Specialist Ty Draszt, who can be reached via email or phone for further information or submission of proposals. The notification allows the VA to ensure that all responsible sources have an opportunity to demonstrate their capability before finalizing the sole source award.