36C25022Q0419.docx

SUBJECT*

Agility System Dynex

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 6150 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 300

Independence OH 44131

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Christopher A. Callihan christopher.callihan@va.gov 216-447-8300

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Special Notice Special Notice

DESCRIPTION

Special Notice

The VISN 10 Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Dynex Technologies Inc. the manufacturer. This is for the acquisition of the Dynex® (Agility) Technologies Automated System required by the Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 10701 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-1702. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 334516. The Government believes that Dynex Technologies Inc. is the only contractor that can satisfy the current requirement of the agency. Therefore, the Government intends to proceed with a sole source for the required equipment.

This procurement is for of;

0001 AGILITY SYSTEM 1 EA

STOCK NUMBER: 67000

0002 Inkjet Printer 1 EA

STOCK NUMBER: 11210

0003 DYNEX LIS-LINK SOFTWARE 2.40.2 1 EA

STOCK NUMBER: 65088-2402

0004 SMX1000 Smart UPS 120V 1 EA

STOCK NUMBER: 52000030

0005 Agility - Sample Rack Tray 1 EA

STOCK NUMBER: 22506060

0006 Removable Barcode Paper Tape 1 EA

STOCK NUMBER: 53000180

0007 Reagent Tips, 490 per Box (5 racks of 98), Agility 4 EA

STOCK NUMBER: 67920

0008 Sample Tips, 896 per Box 8 RACKS of 112, Agility 12 EA

STOCK NUMBER: 67910

0009 Deep Well Dilution Strips (250 x 8-well) 1 EA

STOCK NUMBER: 62910

0010 Reagent Bottles, 25mL (24/pack) 2 EA

- for use with DSX/DS2/Agility

STOCK NUMBER: 65950

0011 Standard Control Bottles (33/pack) 1 EA

- for use with DSX/DS2/Agility

STOCK NUMBER: 65940

0012 Enhanced AGILITY Warranty Service Agreement 1 EA

STOCK NUMBER: 67000WS24-5

0013 Agility Operator Training 1 JB

STOCK NUMBER: 67000TPOS

0014 Agility Installation 1 JB

STOCK NUMBER: 67000IPOS

The items are expected to be delivered within 45 days ARO / ASAP.

utilizing FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items and specifically FAR 13.501 Special Documentation Requirements, where acquisitions conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6, but still require a justification using the format of FAR 6.303-2. 41 USC §3304(a)(5), 38 U.S. Code § 8127(c), as implemented by FAR 6.302-5 (Authorized or Required by Statute).

To the best of our knowledge, Dynex Technologies Inc. is the only source that can provide the required equipment. The Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC Immunology Laboratory requires the Agility instrument to perform rapid identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis via QuantiFERON TB plus testing Additionally, the instrument must be able to perform testing for Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) IgG, Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG, IgM and Anticardiolipids IgG, IgM, IgA. The required instrument will replace the current Dynex and should at a minimum offer all the features that the current analyzer possesses. Dynex is able to perform all the above testing on one analyzer due to the open nature of the equipment. Additionally, this is a replacement of one of the current Dynex analyzers. The instrument must possess the latest FDA cleared operating system accessories that will permit its operation.

The Government’s technical experts conducted market research by reviewing the market and querying the manufacturer of the existing solution. This market research is an ongoing process and continuously being conducted, as recently as Mar 2022. Based on continued market research, the Government’s technical experts determined that fitment and function requirements limit the requirement to the Dynex® (Agility) Technologies Automated System. The VA Subject Matter Experts regularly review industry trade publications and conduct internet research to ascertain if any other solutions are available. Based on all of these market research efforts, the Government’s technical experts have determined that only the Dynex® (Agility) Technologies Automated System can meet all of VA’s needs.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation document is available; however, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within five (5) business 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 can be sent to the Contracting Officer via email at christopher.callihan@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. If no responses are received, on or before COB March 23, 2022, the VA will proceed with the sole source award to Lab Products, Inc. for the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center.

THIS SYNOPSIS DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO CONTRACT FOR ANY SUPPLY OR SERVICE. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION OR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONSE TO THIS SYNOPSIS.

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