Blood Culture Detection Media Supply

The contract pertains to the supply of Bact/Alert Virtuo blood culture bottles and associated detection media designed for the monitoring of aerobic and anaerobic microbial growth, essential for diagnostic microbiology in clinical settings. This subcontract is part of a broader procurement effort by the Department of Veterans Affairs through its 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02, aiming to ensure reliable and consistent access to critical diagnostic tools for infection detection across VA healthcare facilities. The NAICS code 325412 indicates the classification of this procurement under Pharmaceutical and Biological Products Manufacturing, underscoring the specialized nature of the supplied materials. The contract was posted on May 5, 2026, and while specific performance locations and point of contact details are not provided, the scope is focused on delivering validated detection media compatible with the Bact/Alert Virtuo system to support timely and accurate microbial identification.