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Antimicrobial microtiter broth assays purchase for microbiology susceptibility tests.
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This contract involves the procurement of reagents and consumables for bacterial antimicrobial susceptibility testing at the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System, specifically utilizing a platform that performs bacterial MIC testing via broth microdilution. The agreement is structured as a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with a guaranteed minimum of $500 and a ceiling of up to $1,250,000, allowing the VA to place multiple delivery orders within this period. The vendor will supply reagents, including antimicrobial panels that provide true MIC values, which are essential for determining effective antibiotic treatments for veteran patients. All products must be delivered upon request through the VA Seattle Warehouse, comply with IATA shipping regulations, and be stored under appropriate temperature conditions to maintain integrity. The vendor-owned equipment used for testing will be maintained and validated by the vendor, including providing updated FDA-approved equipment when available, with validation costs covered by the vendor upon request. The solicitation emphasizes technical compliance with the Statement of Work and standards such as CLSI, with technical factors being more important than price in the award decision. The contract performance occurs primarily at the Seattle VA Microbiology Laboratory, with inspections and acceptance conducted upon delivery at this location by VA personnel. The procurement follows FAR and VAAR clauses, incorporating standard commercial item provisions, and requires registration in the SAM database. The ordering periods span from January 2025 through December 2030, with shipments and services expected to adhere to strict quality and regulatory standards. The proposal submission process involves a structured format, including a completed SF 1449, technical and price proposals, and must be submitted via email by December 16, 2025. Overall, the contract aims to ensure the VA has reliable, validated reagents for critical antimicrobial susceptibility testing to support appropriate patient care.
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$0Place of Performance
Seattle, WA, 98108, USASet-Aside
Awardee
REMEL INC.Award Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
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This platform, and associated reagents, is used for bacterial antimicrobial susceptibility testing at PSHCS on veteran’s isolated pathogens. This contract is for reagents and/or consumables as part of a cost per test (CPT) agreement with equipment(analyzer/instrument) owned by vendor with any and/or all services to be included but not limited to performance and/or function ability, if acquired during the contract cycle. If at any time an FDA approved newer equipment is available, vendor shall provide with all cost of validation by the request of PSHCS. Furthermore, vendor reagents and/or consumables are delivered upon request through the PSHCS Seattle Warehouse. Antimicrobial panels with true MIC values obtained by broth microdilution, must provide antibiotic susceptibility and resistance patterns through standard and/or custom panels to ensure our patient population obtains appropriate testing and treatment. These products are mandatory for determining what antibiotics the veteran’s provider can use to treat pathogenic organisms.
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