6550--VISN 21 Wide Film Array Laboratory Test System CPT FSS Single Award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
Award Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C26124Q0945
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 21
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Awarded
- to Biomerieux Inc.
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 36C26125A0015 Federal IDV award
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 (VISN 21) awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to BioMerieux Inc for a Film Array Laboratory Test System, with a total contract ceiling of $13 million. The contract covers laboratory analyzers capable of identifying microbiological organisms and antimicrobial resistance mechanisms, including equipment, service, training, and reagents for testing blood culture, respiratory, and stool specimens. The BPA has a base period from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods extending through January 31, 2030, and includes the distribution of 7 BioFire Torch systems across 7 VA facilities, with 40 module boxes and 13 duplex boxes. The estimated annual value is approximately $1.72 million, with a five-year BPA total of $8.6 million. The contract requires comprehensive technical support, including a 24/7 technical assistance program with a 2-hour response time and equipment maintaining 90% uptime while meeting all relevant security and healthcare compliance standards.
Notice text
In accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), the quotes will undergo a comparative evaluation to determine
which vendor provides the best value to the government in terms of the information provided in response
to the non-priced factors while also providing a competitive price. Moreover, the Government is not
assigning weight to the factors or listing them in any particular order.
Factor 1: Price
Factor 2: Technical capability based on requirements in Section B.4 SOW
The minimum technical requirements are stated in the Statement of Work (SOW) under #5 General Requirements a. through j. as shown below:
5) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
a) Primary analyzer(s)
c) Operational Features
d) Technical Features
e) Data Management
f) Hardware Features
g) Support Features
h) Standard and Quality of Performance
i) Government s Responsibility
j) Ownership of Equipment
Factor 3: Ability to perform the tests listed in Attachment A
Factor 4:
Contractors, or Sub-Contractors, claiming SD/VOSB status must be certified in VetCert, which will be verified at receipt of quote and, if apparent awardee, prior to award. Awarded contract 36C26125A0015 to BIOMERIEUX INC for unknown amount on 2025-01-08.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| S10 V21 FilmArray_Attachment A Test Schedule and Estimated Volumes KT.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 36D79724D0020 36C26125A0015 Signed.pdf | ||
| 36C26125A0015_1.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 6640--Film Array Laboratory Test System, CPT Call Order | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Award Notice |
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