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66--618-12-3-252-1000 - PROTEIN PURIFICATION

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 23 Contracting Office in Minneapolis, Minnesota, plans to award a sole source purchase order for protein purification services under NAICS code 541711, which applies to businesses with up to 500 employees. The contract covers specialized protein purification work for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, involving various steps such as homogenizing cells, harvesting and washing inclusion bodies, refolding and diafiltration of approximately 20 liters of the protein TNfbgn, heparin chromatography, SDS PAGE and endotoxin testing, anion exchange to reduce endotoxin levels, and final concentration adjustment with sterile bulk fill. The contract also includes supply shipping or delivery logistics, reporting, documentation, and issuance of a Certificate of Analysis. Due to the unique nature of the requirement, this is a sole source acquisition as no other vendors can meet these needs. The government intends to award a firm fixed price contract, with the solicitation to be issued around July 31, 2012, and the closing date for proposals set for August 6, 2012. The anticipated award date is August 30, 2012, although dates may shift as circumstances require. The solicitation will be posted electronically on the FedBizOpps platform, and prospective offerors must register in the Central Contractors Registration database to participate. All inquiries must be submitted in writing, and no phone calls will be accepted. Offerors are responsible for monitoring the FedBizOpps site for any amendments or updates to the solicitation. This procurement is unrestricted with no set-aside status.

General Info

Sole source contract for protein purification services at Minneapolis VA, firm fixed price.

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NAICS

541711 - Research and Development in Biotechnology

Place of Performance

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PostedJul 31

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Full Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 23 Contracting Office, Minneapolis, Minnesota intends to award a sole source purchase order in accordance with FAR Part 12. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541711, and the business size standard is 500 employees. The Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) center has a requirement for one (1) Protein purification (TNfbgn), Review notes, Reference Infor, Protocol(s), Shipping of supplies to BPD or deliverables to/from Client and Client's analytic company; Homogenized cells, harvest and wash inclusion bodies; Refold~20 L TNfbgn and diafilter; includes diafiltration cassette and arginine; Heparin chromatography, includes resin; analysis by SDS PAGE and endotoxin test; Anion exchange to further reduce endotoxin; Final concentration adjustment and sterile bulk fill; Low endotoxin measures; Report and documentation; includes Certificate of Analysis (COA) include; and estimated totals. This is a sole source for a protein purification unit. There are no other vendors that can fulfill the requirement. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price requirement contract. This Special Notice, VA263-12-Q-1067 , will be issued on or about July 31, 2012 with a tentative closing date of August 6, 2012 and will be issued via FedBizOpps electronic posting system at http://www.fedbizops.gov. The date is not firm and may change due to events out of our control. The anticipated award date will be August 30, 2012. This procurement is listed as Unrestricted. Offerors are responsible for checking the web site regularly to obtain amendments. Requests must include company name, address, telephone and facsimile numbers of the requester, e-mail address, Dunn and Bradstreet number and business size. All proposals should come through the FedBizOps system and will be accepted until 3:00 CDT on August 6, 2012. Facsimile or e-mail requests will be accepted. Prospective contractors must be registered in the Central Contractors Registration (CCR) Database in order to obtain access in FedBizOpps. Certification must be current and active to be eligible for contract award. Questions regarding this solicitation must be in writing. They shall be sent by email to contact@example.gov or by fax to +1 (555) 000-0000. No telephonic inquiries will be accepted.

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