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H--DEINSTALLATION, REINSTALLATION, TESTING, VALIDATION OF MASS SPECTROMETER, MASS ARRAY LIQUID HANDLER AND MASS ARRAY NANODISPENSER

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VA24112P1274Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1 New England) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Sequenom, Inc. for the de-installation, re-installation, and quality assurance testing and revalidation of specific sensitive laboratory instruments, including the VA Providence research Mass Spectrometer System and associated equipment originally acquired from Sequenom in 2009. The scope includes the Mass Array Spectrometer, Mass Array Liquid Handler, and Mass Array Nanodispenser, all critical to genetic analysis and sample processing within the VA's research framework. Due to the specialized knowledge required for servicing and validating these proprietary instruments, only the original manufacturer, Sequenom, possesses the necessary technical expertise to ensure accurate and reliable system performance, justifying the sole source contract under FAR 6.302-1. This procurement will ensure the instruments are properly tested, validated, and restored to full operational status to support ongoing VA research activities. The contract is classified under NAICS code 541380, with relevant product service codes H965. The announcement clarifies that no competitive solicitation will be issued for this work and encourages interested parties to communicate capabilities for similar requirements through the Contract Specialist. Additionally, Service Disabled and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses are encouraged to register through the VetBiz portal to seek future opportunities, and all contractors must maintain registration in the System for Award Management. This action reflects the VA’s requirement to maintain system integrity and consistent research output through the exclusive involvement of the original equipment manufacturer.

General Info

Sole source contract to Sequenom for de-installation, reinstallation, and testing of VA's proprietary lab instruments.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)

Contract Value

$8,250

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

ME, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

SEQUENOM, INC.

Award Issued Date

09/26/2012, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 9

Sources Sought

AwardedSep 26

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeTOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)

Office AddressTOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

Announcement of Contract Action, intent to award sole source contract. This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1 New England) 90C/650/241 intends to award a purchase order for the de-installation, re-installation and quality assurance testing revalidation of sensitive laboratory instruments to: Sequenom, 3495 John Hopkins Court, San Diego, CA 92121-1121, DUNS# 960004026. The equipment/services are described as follows: the contractor shall perform de-installation, re-installation, testing and validation of the VA Providence research Mass Spectrometer System manufactured and acquired from the contractor, Sequenom, Inc. The following scientific equipment purchased (2009) from Sequenom, Inc under purchase order 650D90038, shall be de-installed, tested and validated: Mass Array Spectrometer: Equipment tag #50808, 51037, 51038 . This instrument measures the mass to charge ratio of each reaction, which then generates human genotypic data. Mass Array Liquid Handler: Equipment tag #50809, 51034, 51033. This robotic liquid dispensing instrument is used in the Sequenom analyses process. This instrument expedites the entire process by dispensing the necessary mixtures of reagents to 384-well plates. Mass Array Nanodispenser: Equipment tag #50807, 51035, 51036 . This automated dispenser is responsible for transferring reactions from a 384-well plate onto a chip specifically designed for the Sequenom Mass Spectrometer. For consistency of laboratory results and for validating the system prior to taking the system back on-line, the manufacturers technician's have the exclusive expertise. The contractor shall test and revalidate the systems prior to VA Providence re-commissioning the system. The contractor has the burden of revalidating the system and restoring it to a state and configuration for carrying out VA research activities. The authority for this action is FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will satisfy Agency Requirements. This notice contains information current through FAC 2005-60. The NAICS is 541380. The FSC/PSC is H965. No solicitation will be posted to this site. Interested persons may contact the Contract Specialist regarding this procurement and may identify capabilities for items of this kind. Contract Specialist: John Young, +1 (555) 000-0000 x 1588, contact@example.gov. A decision not to compete this requirement is based upon this notice and the Justification and Approval (J&A) to be posted to this site. Service Disabled and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB and VOSB) contracting with VA are be registered and certified in VetBiz if seeking consideration under PL 109-461 (www.vetbiz.gov - Vendor Information Pages - VIP) All contractors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov). Consult your State Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) for technical assistance with these requirements. (http://www.dla.mil/db/procurem.htm).