6550--Diasorin Virology Testing Reagents and Supplies
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24126Q0316
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 1
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 (VISN 1 New England) published this Special Notice on March 12, 2026, announcing its intent to establish a sole source Blanket Purchase Agreement with Diasorin Molecular LLC. The procurement seeks molecular biology and virology testing reagents and supplies manufactured exclusively by Diasorin Molecular for operation of existing VA equipment. The Network Consolidated Laboratory (NCL) at VAMC Brockton requires these supplies for virology diagnostic testing consistent with VHA 1106 Directive standards. This notice is not a competitive solicitation and no formal request for proposals will be posted to Contract Opportunities. The procurement falls under simplified procedures for commercial products pursuant to FAR 13.5 authority and is classified under NAICS code 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing) and PSC 6550 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets).
The primary objective of this procurement is to secure a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement covering the period May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2031, to support the VA's virology diagnostic testing operations using validated equipment and extensively tested reagent systems. Responsible sources that believe they should be considered qualified to provide these or alternative products must submit detailed documentation by March 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time to Contract Specialist Sarah Otis at Sarah.Otis@va.gov. The government will use submitted information to conduct market research and determine whether to proceed with competitive procurement versus sole source award. Eligible respondents must provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating their capability to supply the required molecular biology and virology testing reagents and supplies. The VA will evaluate whether alternative qualified sources exist in the marketplace before making a final determination on the procurement approach.
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DESCRIPTION
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT SOLE SOURCE Diasorin Molecular LLC Molecular Biology/Virology Testing Reagents and Supplies
Response Due Date: March 18th, by 3:00PM (EST)
Requirement: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Consolidated Laboratory (NCL) of VISN 1 New England is in need of a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for molecular biology/virology testing reagents and supplies. The projected Period of Performance for this Procurement is 05/01/2026 04/30/2031. These reagents and supplies, manufactured and distributed solely by Diasorin Molecular LLC, are required for the operation of VA owned equipment and must be specific to the equipment already in place. The testing equipment, reagents, and supplies have been extensively validated. These supplies are for virology diagnostic testing and are consistent with the VHA 1106 Directive for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services.
Period of Performance:
Year 1: 05/01/2026 04/30/2027
Year 2: 05/01/2027 04/30/2028
Year 3: 05/01/2028 04/30/2029
Year 4: 05/01/2029 04/30/2030
Year 5: 05/01/2030 04/30/2031
The authority for applying Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services under FAR 13.5 is  10 U.S.C. 3205-3208 and 41 U.S.C.3305.
The intent is to procure the referenced products on a sole source basis. No solicitation will be posted to Contract Opportunities.
The North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) for this requirement is
325413. All responsible sources that feel they should be considered qualified to provide the
above-mentioned products may submit a response to this notice (by the response due date
shown above) to Sarah.Otis@va.gov.
The information provided shall include detailed (and relevant) documentation to allow the government to perform adequate market research and make a proper determination. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION
AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24126Q0316.docx | DOCX document |
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