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This Special Notice details the Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to sole source a contract for specialized Biocartis PCR testing at James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital. The solicitation (36C24825Q1196) seeks FDA-approved, brand-specific Biocartis PCR-based instrumentation and reagents for performing critical genetic testing, specifically BRAF Mutation, EGFR Mutation, and Microsatellite Instability (MSI) testing. The contract will be awarded to Veteran Healthcare Supply Solutions, who has been designated as the sole authorized distributor by Biocartis.
Key details include a response date of 09-10-2025 at 10:00 Eastern Time, Product Service Code 6640, NAICS Code 334516, and the contracting office located in Tampa, FL. The sole source justification stems from Biocartis' exclusive designation of Veteran Healthcare Supply Solutions as their authorized distributor, with Biocartis refusing to provide support or honor warranties for purchases from unauthorized entities. While this is not a competitive proposal request, interested vendors may submit capability statements for review before the final award decision.
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Special Notice Special Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| FY26 Specialized Biocardis PCR Testing CPT |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 33637 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C24825Q1196 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 09-10-2025 10:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 25 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 6640 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 334516 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)
8875 Hidden River Pkwy Suite 525 Tampa FL 33637
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contracting Officer Marcus Lewis Marcus.Lewis2@va.gov 813-940-0316
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
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DESCRIPTION
Notice of Intent to Sole Source Subject: Intent to Sole Source to Veteran Healthcare Supply Solutions James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital intends to award a sole source contract to Veteran Healthcare Supply Solutions. The primary reason for this decision is that Veteran Healthcare Supply Solutions is uniquely qualified to provide FDA-approved, brand-specific Biocartis PCR-based instrumentation and reagents necessary for critical genetic testing for BRAF Mutation, EGFR Mutation, and Microsatellite Instability (MSI). These tests are essential for the diagnosis and treatment planning of various medical conditions, particularly in the field of oncology.
Veteran Healthcare Supply Solutions will provide FDA-approved, brand-specific, fully automated Biocartis PCR-based instrumentation and reagents necessary for performing BRAF Mutation, EGFR Mutation, and Microsatellite Instability (MSI) testing using contractor-owned instrumentation.
7. Justification for Sole Source:
The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Biocartis has designated the VHSS as their sole authorized distributor. Biocartis will not provide support or honor warranty if the items are purchased from any unauthorized entity.
This notice of intent to sole source is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any interested vendors who believe they can meet the specified requirements may submit detailed capability statements. All submissions must clearly demonstrate their ability to provide the required services and products. Responses received will be reviewed and considered prior to finalizing the sole source award decision.
Contact Information: For questions or additional details, please contact the Contracting Officer at [Marcus.Lewis2@va.gov].
By proceeding with this sole source procurement to Veteran Healthcare Supply Solutions, the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital aims to ensure the highest quality of genetic testing services for our veteran patients, maintaining uninterrupted and efficient diagnostic operations.
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