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This Sources Sought opportunity was posted on April 22, 2019. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Reagents & Analyzer/s for Testing

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W81K0019Q0081Federal

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NAICS: 325413
New
Federal
Cost Per Reportable Result Purchase of Immunohistochemistry Reagents for Laboratory Tests.
Solicitation # 36C26027Q0058
The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 20, is seeking a comprehensive histology staining workflow system for the Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle, Washington. The required system must include two immunohistochemistry and two in-situ hybridization immunostainers, two special stainers, and an integrated specimen tracking system to ensure patient safety, maintain a chain of custody, and monitor productivity. The workflow components must be fully automated, communicate with one another, and maintain compatibility with Data Innovations middleware as well as VISTA, Cerner, and any future electronic health record systems acquired by the VA. The contract follows a Cost Per Reportable Result pricing model and spans a base year from February 1, 2027, to January 31, 2028, with four subsequent one-year option periods extending through January 31, 2032. Technical requirements specify that the immunostainers must perform 100% of tests listed in the provided specifications and support simultaneous IHC, ISH, and Direct Immunofluorescence staining. Equipment must support Code 39 and Code 128 barcodes, include a safe hazardous waste removal system, and be provided with an uninterruptible power supply capable of supporting a 15-minute controlled shutdown. The contractor is responsible for the delivery, installation, and removal of equipment at no additional charge and must guarantee a minimum equipment uptime of 98%. Performance and method validation must adhere to CLSI guidelines and College of American Pathologists standards. Additionally, the contractor must comply with strict federal and VA information security directives, including those regarding data confidentiality and media sanitization. Emergency supply orders must be fulfilled within 24 hours of a verbal request, providing enough consumables for one week of normal operation.
260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260)

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1 day ago

DEADLINE

in 24 days
NAICS: 325413
New
Federal
6550--HEMOCHRON SIGNATURE ELITE REAGENTS AND SUPPLIES
Solicitation # 36C26227Q0046
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, is conducting a sources sought notice for the procurement of FDA approved reagents, supplies, consumables, and quality control materials for Werfen Hemochron Signature Elite instruments. This requirement supports the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson, Arizona. The contract structure includes a base year from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2028, followed by four subsequent option years extending through December 31, 2032. The selected contractor must provide 24/7 technical and product support at no additional cost and ensure all items are fully compatible with existing instrumentation without requiring workflow changes or retraining. Key operational requirements include strict adherence to manufacturer specifications for packaging and temperature control during transport. All supplied materials must maintain a minimum shelf life of 90 days, and shipments must clearly list lot numbers and expiration dates. Standard orders are required to be delivered within four working days, while emergency deliveries for defective or temperature-compromised items must be completed within 24 hours of a verbal order. This procurement is conducted as a brand name or equal acquisition under FAR 52.211-6. Interested respondents must provide their business size status, SAM.gov identifiers, and evidence of compliance with the Buy American Act and the Non-Manufacturer Rule.
262-NETWORK Contract Office 22 (36C262)

POSTED

2 days ago

DEADLINE

in 13 days

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N/A

NAICS

325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Fort Sam Houston Texas, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78234, USA

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Patricia C. PfeningerContract Specialist
Michelle BartkowskiContracting Officer

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This is a Sources Sought Notice seeking responses to gain knowledge of potential sources and their size classification (HUBZone, 8(a), Small Disadvantaged, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, Women Owned, and Other-than-Small) relative to NAICS Code 325413. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government in formulating its acquisition strategy. The Regional Health Contracting Office - Central is seeking sources that are able to provide the following: 1. Automated mass spectrometry rapid microbiology identification testing - 60,000 tests per year. 2. Automated antimicrobial susceptibility testing - 60,000 tests per year. 3. Blood culture monitoring - 14,000 tests per year. Currently, the Government owns the equipment for blood culture monitoring and reagents are purchased as needed. All other testing is done on a cost-per-test basis, wherein the contractor retains title to the equipment. The Government is looking for a cost-effective solution to accomplish its testing needs. Vendors shall provide the following: 1. Company name, POC (to include email address and phone number), any socioeconomic categories. 2. A capability statement (limited to three pages) explaining how they would propose to meet the Government's needs, as listed above. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. The purpose of this announcement is to find information and planning purposes only. This is not a request to obtain quotes nor a solicitation. Should a solicitation be issued, it will be announced at a later date and all interested parties must respond to the solicitation announcement separately from this Sources Sought Notice. No reimbursements and cost associated with this announcement will be made when providing information in response to this announcement. Any information provided by interested parties shall be voluntary. All questions and comments regarding this notice shall be addressed in writing via email and received no later than 12:00 PM CST on 30 April 2019 to the below POCs: Patricia Pfeninger Contract Specialist Regional Health Contracting Office - Central patricia.c.pfeninger.civ@mail.mil Michelle Bartkowski Contracting Officer Regional Health Contracting Office - Central Michelle.m.bartkowski.civ@mail.mil

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