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Q--Special Stainer (Artisan) Cost per Test

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VA24811RI1274Federal

Submission Closed11/17/2011, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 325413

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Blood Type IVD Reagents and Sera SupplyThis subcontract involves the supply of Blood Type IVD Reagents and Sera to prime contractors supporting Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 22 medical supply contracts. The scope of work includes the manufacture or distribution of ABO reverse typing cells, antibody screening cells, and antibody identification cells, as well as the provision of Lewis Blood Group Substance and full antigen profiles. All delivered reagents must be FDA compliant and accompanied by Certificates of Analysis or Conformance. The contract is managed by the Network Contract Office 22 under NAICS code 325413, with a response deadline set for November 16, 2026.

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6550--Blood Type IVD Reagents

Solicitation # 36C26227Q0043

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contract Office 22, is seeking quotations for solicitation 36C26227Q0043 to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement for blood type IVD reagents, supplies, and consumables for manual testing at VISN 22 facilities. The contract is structured with a 12-month base ordering period and four subsequent 12-month option periods, for a total potential duration of five years. This is a commercial products and services acquisition under FAR Part 12, with an emphasis on FDA regulatory compliance, potency requirements, and strict cold-chain and temperature-monitoring controls during shipment. All items must be quoted as F.O.B. destination and delivered Monday through Friday between 8am and 4pm. Award will be based on the best value to the government, evaluated through a comparative assessment of technical understanding, price, and quality, regulatory compliance, and product traceability. Technical evaluation considers the offeror's ability to provide a full antigen profile and their procedures for handling nonconforming or defective products. Pricing will be evaluated based on the total cost for the base period and all option periods, including a six-month price addition for the final performance period per FAR 52.217-8. Quotations must be submitted via email to the contract specialist by November 16, 2026, and must include a completed five-year pricing spreadsheet, a past performance questionnaire, and required certifications regarding telecommunications and trade agreements.

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257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

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6550--Blood Bank Reagents

Solicitation # 36C25727Q0065

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6505--DRESSING, DRAWTEX 4IN X 4IN (VA-27-00014447)

Solicitation # 36C77027Q0015

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Solicitation # 36C26227Q0052

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Southern Arizona Healthcare System, is soliciting a Firm-Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement under solicitation 36C26227Q0052 for the procurement of FDA-approved reference testing reagents and consumables validated for use on the Optilite analyzer. The scope includes specific items such as Freelite Kappa, Freelite Lambda, and Ceruloplasmin reagents, as well as TENCELL cuvettes and sample cups. To ensure system performance and safety, all materials must be manufactured by Binding Site Laboratories, and substitutions are prohibited. The contract is issued as a full and open competition under NAICS code 325413, with a total estimated period of performance of sixty months, consisting of a base period from November 9, 2026, to November 8, 2027, followed by four one-year option periods. The award will be granted to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the government, based on a technical acceptability review of the Statement of Work and the lowest price. Deliveries are required to be made to various VA Medical Centers across Arizona, California, and New Mexico, with standard orders delivered within four working days of placement. All shipments must be destination-based, with the vendor assuming all shipping costs and adhering to strict packaging standards to prevent damage. Invoicing is handled electronically through the Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act. Quotes must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Carlos Magana by November 4, 2026.

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Solicitation # SPE2DS-27-T-0950

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Solicitation # HT942627QE003

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The NF/SG Veterans Healthcare System at the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Dako North America, Inc. for Artisan special stain kits. These kits are essential for pathologists to identify infectious organisms and disease states in patient specimens through validated protocols. The requirement specifically covers automated stains including Warthin Starry, Grocott's Methenamine Silver, PAS-Green, Periodic Acid Schiff, Acid-Fast Bacteria, Iron, and Gomori's Trichrome, as the Artisan stainer is identified as the only system capable of automating several of these specific tests. The agreement is structured on a cost per test basis, which encompasses necessary reagents, antibodies, services, and certain upgrades. This action falls under NAICS code 325413 and is being pursued without competitive proposals pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 and other statutory authorities. Interested parties were required to submit supporting literature to the contracting officer by August 26, 2011, to express interest in the requirement.

General Info

Agency

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

Contract Value

$98,108

NAICS

325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Place of Performance

FL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

DAKO NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Award Issued Date

10/01/2011, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 19

special-notice

AwardedOct 1

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

11/17/2011, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

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

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

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

Office AddressTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

DESCRIPTION: Notice of contract action. This is not a solicitation of offers. Under Statutory Authority 41 USC 253 (c)(1) and 38 USC 1720, the NF/SG Veterans Healthcare System, Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center, 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 intends to negotiate with DAKO NORTH AMERICA, INC., on a sole source basis pursuant to VAAR 873 & 38 USC 8153 and FAR 6.302-1 for the Artisan special stain kits to test patient specimens for the presence of specific substances or organisms. These stains aid the Pathologist in determining infectious organisms or other disease states that are present in a patient specimen. These stain kits are an integral part of the procedure, as mandated by regulatory agencies, must be performed according to established, validated protocols. The DAKO Artisan stainer, including but not limited to the following stains: Warthin Starry, Grocott's Methenamine Silver, PAS - Green, Periodic Acid Schiff, Acid-Fast Bacteria, Iron, and Gomori's Trichrome. (1) The Artisan stainer is the only system that performs the following stains on an automated basis: Warthin, Starry, Alcain Blur, VVG and Gram. (2) Dako is offering the machine to the NF/SG VHS on a cost per test basis, which includes all services and some upgrades as well. In order to perform these tests it is necessary to order the reagents/antibodies necessary from Dako North America. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 325413. This action is for services which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only the sources listed above under FAR 6.302-1. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Parties may identify their interest, accompanied by supporting literature to the Contracting Officer no later than Aug 26, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. EST. Responses should be sent to contact@example.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted.