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6550--VISN 6 BPA Reagents, Supplies and Equipment INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 plans to award a sole source contract to Cepheid for the supply of diagnostic substances, reagents, and test kits across all VA healthcare facilities within VISN 6 (RPO East). This contract will specifically focus on upgrading and replacing Automated Dispensing Cabinets. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 325413, which covers in-vitro diagnostic substance manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. This notice is an advance indication of intent and not a solicitation for competitive bids; however, responsible vendors interested in competing must submit evidence of their capability by the specified deadline. Interested vendors, including Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Businesses that are VetBiz certified, are required to provide detailed supporting documentation along with authorized dealer or distributor letters. The government retains full discretion to proceed without competition based on the responses received. All inquiries and submissions must be directed via email to the contract specialist, Benetta Northern, by 5:00 P.M. EST on November 12, 2021. The government also clarifies that it will not cover any costs related to the preparation of responses to this notice.

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Department of Veterans Affairs plans sole source contract with Cepheid for diagnostic supplies upgrading dispensers.

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325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

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VA

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36C24622Q0050 - VISN 6 BPA Reagents, Supplies and Equipment Intent to Sole Source

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 246-NETWORK Contracting Office 6 (36C246)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeHAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA
Office AddressHAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA
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Benetta NorthernContract Specialist

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6, 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA 23667, intends to award a sole source agreement/contract to Cepheid for Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, and Test kits for all VA healthcare facilities within VISN 6 (RPO East). This contract action is for upgrading and replacing the Automated Dispensing Cabinets for which the Government intends to solicit from only one source. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 35413/In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS. Responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to meet this requirement by submitting such information by 5:00 P.M., EST. on 11/12/2021. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement. If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetBiz. An authorized dealer/distributor letter must be submitted with supporting evidence. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be used to determine acquisition strategy. The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this notification. All inquiries and submittals must be sent via email to contact@example.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

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