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Q301--Sole Source Notification NEW - Biomerieux Virtuo- Base + 4 Option Year Full Service Warranty and Reagents-Consumables

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36C25723Q0276Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 17, plans to award a firm-fixed price contract to Biomerieux, Inc. for a 12-month period to supply the Virtuo Blood Culture Instrument and related services, including software, reagents, training, manuals, interface, connection, and a full-service warranty. The delivery will take place at the Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System in Temple, Texas. This procurement follows a sole source justification because the existing Virtuo system is fully integrated with the facility’s automated bacterial identification system, and its advanced features such as automated bottle loading, barcode scanning, blood volume detection, and compliance with CAP standards provide critical operational benefits. The current analyzer was leased for five years and will be owned by the VA after this contract, so the acquisition focuses on consumables and support rather than leasing a new instrument. This notice serves as an intent to award without soliciting quotations or proposals, although capable vendors may submit statements for consideration within ten days to determine if alternative sources exist. If no suitable alternatives are identified, the contract will be awarded to Biomerieux, Inc. under the authority that allows sole source procurement when only one responsible source can meet agency requirements. The contract references previous pricing agreements with Biomerieux and emphasizes continuity, efficiency, and system compatibility as key factors for the sole source decision. The contracting office handling this procurement is located in San Antonio, Texas, with the assigned contract specialist available for contact.

General Info

VA awards sole-source 12-month contract to Biomerieux for Virtuo Blood Culture system supply.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

NAICS

325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

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36C25723Q0276 - Biomerieux Virtuo Sole Source Notification

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PostedJan 9

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSan Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

Office AddressSan Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

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Janice MalbonContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Special Notice Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 17, intends to award a firm-fixed priced contract (Period of Performance: 12 Months) to Biomerieux, Inc. for the procurement of the instrument, software, reagents, training, manuals, interface and connection, and Service agreement for Virtu Blood Culture Instrument. Delivery will be made to: Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System (CTVHCS) Olin E. Teague 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Temple, TX 76504 ATTN: Microbiology Building 163 RM 1D105. Item Description 0001 Virtual Blood Culture Full-Service Warranty, Software Upgrade, and Reagents/Consumables The proposed sole source procurement will be made by a pricing agreement with Biomerieux, Inc., based upon pricing from previous contracts. The sole source justification request submitted by the requesting activity stated that a sole source is required because the current Virtuo (Biomerieux) system is fully interfaced with our existing automated bacterial identification and susceptibility system (Vitek 2). The Virtuo is the next generation of blood culture system by BioMerieux that incorporates full automation via a conveyor belt system that scans and loads the bottles, reducing the risk of mis-loading the bottles. It also has a smart scanning capability that can provide instant recognition of barcode labels and automated blood volume detection. The Virtuo also meets the CAP standards for real-time notification alarms for overfilled and underfilled bottles. We currently have the Virtuo, and it was leased for five years at the end of the current contract we will own the analyzer. The best option is not to pursue another leased analyzer but to receive reagents/consumables and a full-service warranty on an as-needed basis as we will own the analyzer after the current contract ends. This notice is not to be considered a request for quotations or proposals. A contract will not be awarded based on an offer received in response to this notice; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Proposals or offers received will be used to determine if a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the government. If no affirmative written response is received within five (10) days from the publication of this notice, a contract will be issued to Biomerieux, Inc., without any further notice. The anticipated statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition for the requirement is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Needs.