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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of State was posted on December 5, 2024. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Notice of Intent to Sole-Source to BioFire Defense LLC for laboratory testing supplies and kits

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19AQMM25Q0012Federal

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The Department of State Office of Global Acquisitions, on behalf of the Office of Global Operations, Logistics Operations and Supply Chain Management, intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement to BioFire Defense LLC for specialized laboratory testing supplies and kits. This acquisition, identified by solicitation number 19AQMM25Q0012, focuses on proprietary diagnostic tools including the RP2.1, GI Panel, and Global Fever Panels. The contract is being pursued as a sole-source procurement under the authority of FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), as BioFire Defense LLC is determined to be the only source capable of providing these unique and highly specialized supplies at the required quality level. The estimated ceiling value for this agreement is 3,600,000.00 dollars with a period of performance spanning two years. Classified under NAICS code 325413 for In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing, the work will be performed in Arlington, Virginia. While this notice serves as a justification for a sole-source award and no request for quote will be issued for competitive bidding, the government allowed interested parties to submit capabilities statements by December 15, 2024.

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Contract Value

$66,934.32

NAICS

325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Arlington, VA, 22209, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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1

Limited Sources Justification - BioFire ACA

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AgencyDepartment Of State → Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
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JoAnn B. Carroll

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The Department of State Office of Global Acquisitions, Acquisitions Management (A/GA/AM), on behalf of the Office of Global Operations, Logistics Operations and Supply Chain Management (A/GO/OPS/SCM) intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement {BPA) for Biomerieux (BioFire Defense) laboratory testing supplies under a Federal Supply Schedule contract to BioFire Defense LLC, 79 West 4500 South Suite 14, Salt Lake City, Utah 84107. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple-Award Schedule Program (41 U.S.C. 152(3) and 40 U.S.C. 501), as implemented in FAR 8.405.6 by the following: Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 8.405-G(a)(l)(i)(B) - Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 325413- In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing. A signed and approved Limited Sources Justification is provided with this notice. No Request for Quote (RFQ) will be available for competitive quotes. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations; however, the government will consider responses to this notice within 10 days of this posting. Interested parties may express their interest and provide a capabilities statement N.L.T. Sunday, 15 December 2024 at 11:00 AM EST.

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