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This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (VA VISN 10) for the Detroit VA Medical Center. The contracting office is located in Indianapolis, Indiana (ZIP 46240), with Contract Specialist Natalie Harris (natalie.harris4@va.gov, 317-988-1515) and Contracting Officer Kellie Konopinski serving as primary points of contact. The solicitation number is 36C25026Q0554, with a response deadline of June 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The Detroit VA Medical Center requires one Diasorin Liaison MDX/Integrated Cycler (110V, Part Number MOL1001) under a firm-fixed-price contract from the sole source vendor, Diasorin Molecular LLC (11331 Valley View Street, Cypress, California 90630). Diasorin has been identified as the only capable vendor because their Liaison MDX/Integrated Thermocycler is the sole equipment capable of reading, interpreting, and reporting Diasorin's Candida auris surveillance test, which is the only FDA-cleared clinical test for this application in the United States. The equipment supports VHA Directive 1131 and CDC recommendations for Candida auris screening through direct swab sampling with minimal preparation, reducing reagent usage and repeat testing. The notice explicitly states this is not a solicitation or request for competitive proposals; responses asserting that competition would be advantageous to the government must provide clear and convincing evidence and be submitted by the June 15, 2026 deadline. The Product Service Code is 6515, and the associated NAICS code is 339112.
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SUBJECT*
EQUIPMENT - LIASON CYCLER - DETROIT
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 46240 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C25026Q0554 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 05-15-2026 4:00 PM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 99 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 6515 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 339112 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 325 Indianapolis IN 46240
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist Natalie Harris natalie.harris4@va.gov 317-988-1515
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
URL DESCRIPTION
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
Special Notice Special Notice
DESCRIPTION
| *= Required Field |
| Special Notice |
Special Notice
Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement
Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10 Detroit VA Medical Center, intends to negotiate a Sole Source award under RFO 12.
The Detroit VA Medical Center requires Quantity 1, Diasorin Liaison MDX/Integrated Cycler, 110V, Part number: MOL1001
| Qty. |
| Part Number |
| Description |
| 1 |
| MOL1001 |
| LIAISON MDX/INTEGRATED CYCLER, 110V |
The associated NAICS code is 339112.
The Vendor will be Diasorin Molecular LLC., 11331 Valley View St., Cypress, CA 90630
Diasorin Molecular LLC. is needed because they can provide the exact item, the installation, and service support as needed, in accordance with the service agreement, without voiding any warranties.
The Liaison MDX/Integrated Thermocycler is the only thermocycler that can read, interpret, and report Diasorin Candida auris (C.auris) surveillance test.
· Diasorin is the only FDA-cleared clinical test (U.S.)
· This equipment will also follow the VHA Directive 1131 and CDC recommendations for Candida auris screening.
· Sample to answer (direct swab, minimal prep) – uses minimum reagents, reduces repeat testing, and limits outbreak-related bed closures.
· Candida auris PCR detection-clinically authorized – Results are diagnostic and reportable immediately; the results can be entered directly into the medical record. Minimum documentation is required.
The firm-fixed priced contract is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the government's belief that the only proposed candidate possesses the capabilities required to meet this requirement successfully. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only this source.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It’s not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any responses to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competitions would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. (EST) on June/15/2026.
Natalie Harris, Contract Specialist, natalie.harris4@va.gov Kellie Konopinski, Contracting Officer, kellie.konpinski@va.gov
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