6550--immunoassay reagents VISN 22

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking information from suppliers regarding immunoassay reagents and related consumables and services to support clinical laboratories at multiple VA medical centers. The subsequent solicitation will be for a one-year contract to provide reagents, supplies, and consumables to support chemiluminescence immunoassay testing on DiaSorin Liaison XL instruments at five identified facilities. Responses to the pre-solicitation notice are requested by January 25, 2024 and should demonstrate how proposed "equal to" products meet salient characteristics for compatibility and minimum FDA approval levels, as well as the ability to meet delivery timelines and service requirements.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The NAICS code is 541711 and PSC code is 6210, covering research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences for biotechnology. The incumbent contractor providing these products is DiaSorin, and the attached list of line items indicates annual requirements totaling over $500,000 worth of reagents and controls. The contract will have a one-year base period and the opportunity notices do not specify any options to extend performance or increase estimated value.