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36C24621Q1450Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), plans to enter into a sole source, firm-fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement with Biomerieux, Inc. for the provision of antibodies, reagents, and consumables used in Identification and Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing (ID/AST) compatible with existing VITEK® 2 ID/AST Systems. This agreement is intended to cover multiple Pathology Departments across VISN 6 and will be effective from October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2026, with an option for a one-year renewal. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1 as there is only one responsible source able to meet the agency’s requirements, related to NAICS code 325413, with a business size standard of 1,250 employees. This notice serves as an announcement of intent rather than a solicitation for bids or proposals, although capable sources may submit a capability statement by October 30, 2021. Submissions must provide clear evidence demonstrating that competition would benefit the Government. The contracting office will consider any responses solely to decide if a competitive process is warranted, with the final determination resting with the Government. All communications regarding this procurement should be directed via email to the designated contracting officer, Gordon E. Burns, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted. This procurement is coordinated by the Network Contracting Office 6 in Hampton, Virginia.

General Info

VA awards sole source BPA to Biomerieux for ID/AST antibodies, reagents, 2021-2026, with renewal option.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 246-NETWORK Contracting Office 6 (36C246)

NAICS

325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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Documents

Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source BPA 36C24621Q1450

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PostedSep 29

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 246-NETWORK Contracting Office 6 (36C246)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeHAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 246-NETWORK Contracting Office 6 (36C246)

Office AddressHAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

Contacts

Gordon E BurnsContracting Officer

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT The Department of Veterans Affairs, Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), intends to negotiate on a sole source, firm-fixed-price price VISN-wide Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with Biomerieux, Inc, 100 Rodolphe Street, Durham, NC 27712-9402 (DUNS 086785110). This procurement is in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The BPA will be effective October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2026 with one (1) pre-priced one year option for renewal. This procurement is for estimated quantities of various antibodies, reagents, and consumables used to provide Identification and Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing (ID/AST) for use with existing VITEK® 2 ID/AST Systems for multiple VISN 6 Pathology Departments. The NAICS code for this requirement is 325413 and business size standard of 1,250 employees. This is not a request for bids, quotes, or proposals. This is a NOTICE OF INTENT announcement only. Any responsible source capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement to the contracting office no later than 30 October 2021 at 1:00 PM EDST. Responses to this notice should be emailed to Matthew R. Gray at contact@example.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.