This indefinite delivery contract (IDC) was awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 6 to Biomerieux Inc. for the provision of the BACT/ALERT VIRTUO fully automated blood culture testing system, associated consumables, training, and support services. The contract is a sole source award to Biomerieux Inc., the original equipment manufacturer, as these specialized items are only available from this single source without unacceptable delay or duplication of cost. The contract will be awarded on a cost-per-test basis with an estimated effective date of November 29, 2024 and will cover all VISN 6 laboratories. The contract does not have a set-aside designation. Biomerieux Inc. is a large, foreign-owned, for-profit manufacturer of in vitro diagnostic solutions. This IDC will enable the VA to efficiently procure Biomerieux's proprietary blood culture testing platform and associated consumables to support infectious disease testing and pathogen detection across VISN 6 healthcare operations. Biomerieux Inc. holds several significant federal contract IDVs, including Blanket Purchase Agreements with the VA and Indian Health Service, as well as a $194 million Federal Supply Schedule contract for in vitro diagnostics, reagents, and test kits. These IDVs facilitate ongoing procurement of Biomerieux's diagnostic solutions by various government agencies. Task orders under these vehicles cover a wide range of products and services, from supplying test kits and reagents to providing comprehensive analyzer systems and maintenance services.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | Not listed | $0 | 12/3/24 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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Delivery Order 36C24625D0019-36C24625N0856 | Biomerieux Inc. | $18.3k | 6/4/25 | 12/2/25 | 5/23/25 | |
Delivery Order 36C24625D0019-36C24625N0863 | Biomerieux Inc. | $32.2k | 6/4/25 | 12/2/25 | 6/3/25 | |
Delivery Order 36C24625D0019-36C24625N0338 | Biomerieux Inc. | $43.9k | 12/6/24 | 6/3/25 | 12/6/24 | |
Delivery Order 36C24625D0019-36C24625N0336 | Biomerieux Inc. | $25.1k | 12/5/24 | 6/3/25 | 12/6/24 | |
Delivery Order 36C24625D0019-36C24625N0333 | Biomerieux Inc. | $102.4k | 12/6/24 | 6/3/25 | 12/6/24 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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6640--VISN 6 Biomerieux Blood Culture | 36C24625Q0204 | Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 | Pre-Solicitation 1/1 | 11/25/24, 7:56 AM |