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6640--EMERGENCY COVID-19 TESTING

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36C24622Q0064Federal

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 intends to award a sole source contract to Thermo Fisher Scientific for the urgent procurement of COVID-19 testing kits and consumables compatible with the 7500 Fast system analyzer currently used at the Richmond VA Medical Center. This firm-fixed-price contract covers a one-time purchase with a performance period from October 16 to November 30, 2021. The procurement falls under NAICS code 325413, which pertains to the pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing industry, and the size standard for eligibility is 1,250 employees. This action is authorized under FAR 6.302 due to the urgent and compelling nature of the requirement, emphasizing the need to quickly secure these specific testing materials without competitive bidding. The notice invites any interested parties capable of fulfilling the requirement to submit information by October 15, 2021, to the Contract Specialist, Gordon Burns, but explicitly states that this is not a solicitation for quotations and that inquiries via phone will not be accepted. The contract aims to ensure rapid deployment of COVID-19 testing resources to support ongoing healthcare operations at the VA facility.

General Info

Sole source contract awarded to Thermo Fisher for urgent COVID-19 testing kits at Richmond VA.

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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NONE

Documents

Intent to Sole Source for Emergency COVID-19 Testing Kits - Solicitation 36C24622Q0064

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PostedOct 15

special-notice

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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

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO 6), intends to enter into a sole source procurement with Thermo Fisher Scientific, 308 Ridgefield CT., Asheville, NC 28806. Their DUNS Number is 073737822. Th urgent and compelling procurement is for COVID-19 testing kits and consumables to be used with the 7500 Fast system analyzer at is currently being used at the Richmond VA Medical Center. This acquisition is a onetime firm-fixed-price contract with the Period of Performance of 10/16/2021 11/30/2021. NAICS code 325413 applies to this procurement. The size standard is 1,250 Employees. The proposed contract action is for COVID-19 testing for which the Government intends to procure from one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to meet this requirement. This notice of Intent is not a request for quotations. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement are to submit information to Gordon Burns, Contract Specialist, at contact@example.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 1:00 am, EST on October 15, 2021. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government.