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6640--VISN 8 SARS-CoV-2 Serology CPT

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36C24823Q0404Federal

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The Department of Veterans' Affairs, James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital in Tampa, FL, plans to enter into a sole source contract with Abbott Laboratories for the supply of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) serology testing materials. This contract covers FDA EUA-approved reagents, calibrators, and controls used on existing Abbott Architect and Alinity analyzer systems, essential for detecting IgG, IgM, and IgG II antibodies, including those targeting the S protein for monitoring vaccine-induced antibody responses over time. The contract scope includes not only the hospital in Tampa but also the Orlando VA Medical Center and West Palm Beach VA, with a base period and four optional one-year extensions. The procurement leverages simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 13.5, emphasizing that this solicitation is not open for competitive proposals but rather a sole source negotiation due to the unique product and service requirements. Key deliverables under the contract include a reagent usage agreement based on Cost Per Test (CPT) pricing, encompassing reagents, calibrators, and controls for the agreement's duration, as well as Contractor support for test ordering, setup, validation, and interfacing. The contract aligns with NAICS code 325413 for in-vitro diagnostic substance manufacturing and is designed to ensure seamless integration and operation at the designated VA medical facilities. Interested parties wishing to demonstrate their capabilities for future procurements could submit information by the specified deadline for government consideration, though the decision to solicit competition remains at the government’s discretion. The point of contact for this contract is Leonora Simmons from the VA Network Contract Office 8 in Tampa.

General Info

Sole source contract with Abbott for COVID-19 serology testing at three VA hospitals.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

NAICS

325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

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36C24823Q0404 - VISN 8 SARS-CoV-2 Serology CPT

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PostedJan 11

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

Office AddressTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

Contacts

Leonora SimmonsContract Specialist

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The Department of Veterans' Affairs, James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital (JAHVH) located in Tampa, FL intends to solicit and negotiate a sole source requirement contract for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) serology testing supplies with Abbott Laboratories, a large business located at 100 Abbott Park Rd., Dept. 943 building, APCC-3, North Chicago, IL. 60064. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their capability to be considered for future procurements. NAICS Code 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,200 employees applies to this procurement. The ARCHITECT and Alinity analyzers and reagents below are manufactured by Abbott Laboratories. The following sites shall be provided products and services for the base and four (4) (12 MO) optional years. a. James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, 13000 Bruce B. Downs, Blvd., Tampa, FL. 33612. b. Orlando VA Medical Center (113), 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827. c. West Palm Beach (113), 7305 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33410. Deliverables: 1. The Medical Facilities are requesting the Contractor provide the listed salient characteristics in the below section. The Medical Facilities are requesting a Reagent Usage (Cost Per Test) agreement to include reagents, calibrators, and controls (for the life of the agreement). 2. The Contractor shall provide Cost Per Test (CPT) SARS-CoV-2 testing products indicated in the Price/Cost/Schedule. 3. FDA EUA-approved IgG, IgM, and IgG II serology reagents, calibrators, and controls to be run on each Site s existing Abbott Architect/Alinity analyzer systems. 4. The FDA EUA-approved IgG II serology test measuring antibodies against the S protein which can assist in determining antibody titer and facilitate longitudinal monitoring of patients antibody response, including antibody response to vaccines. 5. Contractor assistance with test ordering and setup, method validation, and test interfacing. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items and specifically FAR 13.501 Special Documentation Requirements, where acquisitions conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6, but still require a justification using the format of FAR 6.303-2. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. All information received by 10: 00 A.M.EST, 01/17/2023, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested parties may e-mail information to contact@example.gov.