Q301--NEW - FIT automated occult blood testing
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 17, plans to award a firm fixed price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to POLYMEDCO CANCER DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS LLC for a period of 12 months with three additional 12-month options. This contract involves the rental of two OC Auto Sensor io Analyzers along with all associated reagents, consumables, services, and scheduled maintenance on a cost-per-test basis to support the Amarillo and Lubbock Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service over a 48-month period. The contractor is also required to provide one-day on-site training as part of this agreement. Pricing details are to be determined but will be based on existing Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract prices. The decision for a sole source procurement is justified by the specific capabilities of POLYMEDCO’s product, which aligns with the needs of the VA laboratories in Amarillo, TX and Lubbock, TX, particularly as current testing performance metrics do not meet national standards. The contract is justified under statutory authority that allows limiting competition when only one source is available, following market research that found no other vendor capable of meeting the requirements. The iFOBT technology provided by the contractor is recognized as more sensitive and specific for colorectal cancer screening compared to alternative methods. The notice does not request quotations or proposals but allows interested responsible sources to submit capability statements or offers within five days for consideration. If no competitive responses are received, the BPA will be awarded directly to POLYMEDCO without further notice. The Point of Contact for this acquisition is the Contract Specialist Janice Malbon at the Network Contracting Office 17 in San Antonio, TX.
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