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This is a Sources Sought Notice for a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contract for BioFire Torch Base and Torch Modules service agreement at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. The anticipated contract period is from 02/28/2026 to 02/27/2027, with four additional one-year option years through 02/27/2031. The VA intends to solicit a single-source contract under FAR 13.106(b) for full-service maintenance and support of BioFire TORCH systems, including extended warranty coverage, parts, labor, corrective and preventive maintenance, on-site repairs, and UPS equipment support.

The contract requires a 24/5 technical support hotline, specified response and service timeframes, and in-person maintenance to ensure continuous system operation. The NAICS code is 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Maintenance and Repair) with a $34 million size standard. The intended source is BioFire Diagnostics LLC from Salt Lake City, Utah. Interested firms can submit written responses demonstrating their ability to meet requirements by 01/19/2026 at 10:00 AM EST to the contract specialist Zachary Whiting via email, though the VA retains discretion on whether to compete the procurement.

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SUBJECT*
FY26 SERVICES (BASE+4) | BioFire Torch Base_Torch Modules Service Agreement | 526 Bronx

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*
14215
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C24226Q0279
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
01-19-2026 10:00AM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA
ARCHIVE
30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
N

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PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
J066
NAICS CODE*
811210
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 3495 Bailey Avenue Building 3, 2nd floor Buffalo NY 14215

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Zachary Whiting zachary.whiting2@va.gov

(716) 862-7461 ext 24620

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The Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 02 intends to solicit from a single source IAW FAR 13.106(b) to ensure the continued operational reliability of the facility's BioFire Torch Base & Torch Modules.

Anticipated Period of performance: 02/28/2026 to 02/27/2027, with 4 subsequent 1-year Option Years through 02/27/2031.

Basic description of the requirement: The scope of services includes a full‑service maintenance and support plan for the BioFire TORCH system located at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center, including extended warranty coverage for the listed BioFire TORCH analyzers and associated UPS equipment. The contractor is required to furnish all parts and labor to accomplish the task of all services outlined in this statement of work, including corrective and preventive maintenance, on‑site repairs, and UPS maintenance or replacement for the covered equipment. The contractor is also required to provide a 24/5 technical support hotline, meet specified response and on‑site service timeframes, and perform all in‑person maintenance and repairs necessary to ensure continuous operation of the BioFire TORCH systems throughout the base and option years of the contract.

Place of Performance:

James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx, NY 10468-3904

NAICS code: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Maintenance and Repair with a size standard of $34 million Intended Source: BIOFIRE DIAGNOSTICS LLC 515 Colorow Drive Salt Lake City, Utah 84108-1248, United States Unique Entity ID: TBBNREFT3LD3

THIS IS NOT A NOTICE FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements above, may give written notice prior to the response due date and time. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements. Responses will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the award.

Responses are due on 01/19/2026 at 10:00am EST. Responses shall be submitted via email to Contracting Specialist Zach Whiting at zachary.whiting2@va.gov. Telephone requests or inquiries will not be accepted

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