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Q301--VISN-4 Microbiology Instrumentation and Testing

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36C24426A0008Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 4 and the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, has awarded a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement to Beckman Coulter, Inc. for microbiology instrumentation and testing services. This competitive, firm-fixed-price contract, identified by award number 36C24426A0008 and solicitation number 36C24426Q0032, falls under NAICS code 325413 for medical and diagnostic laboratory manufacturing and Product Service Code Q301. Performance for this agreement is centered in Pennsylvania, specifically within ZIP code 15240, to support VISN-4 operations. While the award notice lists a placeholder value of $0.00, the agreement establishes a long-term framework for the provision of specialized laboratory equipment and diagnostic testing support. Stanley Kwasny serves as the primary contract specialist for this action.

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Contract Value

$0

NAICS

325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Place of Performance

PA, 15240, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Award Notice 36C24426A0008 VISN-4 Microbiology Instrument Testing

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)
Contacts1 person available
OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA
Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA
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Stanley KwasnyContract Specialist

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N/A, Fixed Price and Competitive

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