36C24826Q1115 - Affirm Microbial Identification Test Kits - Miami VAMC.pdf
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This is a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a federal contract opportunity for microbial identification test kits.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (Miami VA Healthcare System), intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Becton, Dickinson and Company to provide Affirm Microbial Identification Test Kits (CPT) compatible with the existing VPIII microbial identification system. The kits will be used for in-house testing of vaginal swabs to identify and discriminate pathogens associated with vaginitis/vaginosis, specifically Candida species, Gardnerella vaginalis, and Trichomonas vaginalis, using DNA direct probe detection methodology. The contract will be firm fixed price. The solicitation number is 36C24826Q1115, with a response deadline of August 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The applicable NAICS code is 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing) with a Small Business Administration size standard of 1,250 employees. The period of performance consists of a base year (10/01/2026–09/30/2027) plus four optional years through September 30, 2031.
Interested firms that believe they can meet the requirements must submit information about their products and services, along with customer references, to Contracting Officer John Quijada Jr. (john.quijadajr@va.gov) within fourteen calendar days of publication. No competitive solicitation documents are available. The Government reserves the right to make a determination not to compete this procurement based on responses received.
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Special Notice
*= Required Field Special Notice
SUBJECT* Affirm Microbial Identification Test Kits (CPT) - Miami VAMC
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 33125
SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C24826Q1115
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 08-26-2026 2:00 PM EASTERN TIME, NEW
YORK, USA
ARCHIVE 30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N
PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 6550
NAICS CODE* 325413
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)
Miami VA Healthcare System
1201 NW 16th Street
Miami FL 33125
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contracting Officer
John Quijada Jr john.quijadajr@va.gov
561-662-1845
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
Affirm Microbial Identification Test Kits (CPT)
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, Miami VA Medical Center intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Becton, Dickinson and Company to provide test kits compatible with the existing VPIII microbial identification system for in-house testing of vaginal swabs, to identify and discriminate most relevant pathogens associated with vaginitis/vaginosis (Candida species, Gardnerella vaginalis, and Trichomonas vaginalis) by the DNA direct probe detection method. This procurement is being conducted in accordance FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency’s requirements. The Contract is firm fixed price.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing with a Small Business Administration size standard of 1,250 employees.
Period of Performance:
Base: 10/01/2026 – 09/30/2027
OY1: 10/01/2027 – 09/30/2028
OY2: 10/01/2028 – 09/30/2029
OY3: 10/01/2029 – 0930/2030
OY4: 10/01/2030 – 09/30/2031
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitations documents are available, and telephone requests will not be honored. However, if a firm believes it can meet the requirements it must furnish information about its products and services, as well as references from other customers who are using these products and service, to the Contracting Officer within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of publication of this synopsis. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. Information must be sent to the Contracting Officer at john.quijadajr@va.gov . Responses received 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.
mailto:john.quijadajr@va.gov
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