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6550--Supply - BIOFIRE COVID Testing Stock - Ann Arbor

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36C25022Q0868Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 11 Contracting Activity, intends to negotiate a sole source contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures for the purchase of BIOFIRE COVID testing stock specifically designed for the Microbiology Laboratory at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. The contract is based on the unique capabilities of Biofire Diagnostics, the sole manufacturer and distributor of the BIOFIRE RP2.1 PANEL, which is necessary for real-time PCR nucleic acid testing to rapidly detect COVID-19, Influenza A and B, and potentially other pathogens as testing options expand. This sole source acquisition is justified because the existing laboratory equipment only supports Biofire-brand reagents and supplies, and alternate products cannot communicate or integrate with the current system, making Biofire the only viable supplier to ensure uniform, accurate test results for critical patient care. The contract, anticipated as a firm fixed price agreement without option years, is aligned with FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B), citing that only one source can meet the required level of quality due to the highly specialized nature of the equipment and supplies. The solicitation number for this procurement is 36C25022Q0868, and the associated NAICS code for the medical equipment is 334516. The Government has indicated its intention to solicit and negotiate exclusively with Biofire Diagnostics and has requested any opposition to this sole source determination be submitted by July 20, 2022, 4 PM EDT. The contracting office managing this requirement is based in Dayton, Ohio, with Brooke Hansen serving as the point of contact. This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal but rather an official Notice of Intent to Sole Source for this critical laboratory testing equipment.

General Info

VA to sole source BIOFIRE COVID tests to Biofire Diagnostics for Battle Creek lab equipment compatibility.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

NAICS

325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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36C25022Q0868 Notice of Intent to Sole Source - BIOFIRE COVID Testing Stock

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PostedJul 18

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Office AddressDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

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Brooke HansenContract Specialist

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Full Description

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Healthcare System, VISN 11 Contracting Activity intends to negotiate a sole source contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B): Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; or the following items listed below. The associated NAICS code for this medical equipment is 334516. The vendor, BIOFIRE DIAGNOSTICS, is a large business, located at 515 Colorow Dr, Salt City, UT 84108. Description of equipment requirements: The Microbiology Laboratory located at the Ann Arbor VAMC, Mi (BCVAMC) is pursuing purchase of a real-time PCR nucleic acid testing to rapidly detect the following: COVID-19, Influenzae A and B and other testing as it becomes available for patient specimens and isolated organisms. This is a BRAND NAME ONLY requirement to include the following: BIOFIRE RP2.1 PANEL, 30 TESTS 423742 104 KTS The existing laboratory testing equipment is the only testing equipment that is available to provide testing. Only Biofire brand name testing reagents, supplies and support can provide can be used with the existing testing equipment. The uniformity, conformity and test results of the items is critical to produce a useful information for patient assessment and treatment. This will provide Battle Creek VAMC Laboratory a high quality and trusted test result for patient care. Furthermore, any other brand name items cannot accomplish this because another product cannot communicate, nor integrate with the existing testing equipment. Biofire is the sole manufacturer and distributor of this product. A firm fixed price contract with no option years is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source. Any opposition must be received by Wednesday, July 20, 2022 4PM EDT. This is not a Request for Proposal; this is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source requirement.