6630--Notice of Intent - Sole Source Bridge Contract - Integrated Chemistry CPRR
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 36C25725Q0213
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 17
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6630 Chemical Analysis Instruments
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Veterans Health Administration's Network Contracting Office 17, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source bridge contract to Beckman Coulter, Inc. for an integrated chemistry Cost-Per-Reportable Result (CPRR) program. The contract will cover equipment rental, maintenance services, and testing for multiple VA medical facilities in Central Texas, including locations in Temple, Austin, and Waco. The contract involves specific medical analyzers and will support a comprehensive chemistry testing program encompassing 103 different chemistry and immunochemistry tests. This bridge contract is designed to provide continuity of services while the VA prepares to implement and validate new equipment analyzers. The procurement will be executed as a firm-fixed price VA NAC FSS Order under the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing NAICS category.
The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to bridge a gap in medical testing equipment and services while the VA completes the implementation of new analyzer systems. Contractors have a 7-day window from the notice's publication to submit capability statements, though no contract will be awarded based on these submissions unless a more advantageous source is identified. The VA will consider any submitted proposals to determine if a comparable source exists, but the current intent is to proceed with Beckman Coulter, Inc. as the sole-source provider. The bridge contract will run from January 15, 2025, through October 14, 2025, and covers equipment at three VA medical facilities with specific analyzer configurations. The sole-source justification is based on the need for additional time to implement and validate new equipment analyzers, bridging between previous contracts that have expired or are set to expire. The statutory authority for this limited-source procurement is 41 U.S.C. 152(3), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-6, which allows for limited competition under specific circumstances.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 17, intends to award a firm-fixed priced bridge contract (VA NAC FSS Order) to Beckman Coulter, Inc. for the procurement of an integrated chemistry Cost-Per-Reportable Result (CPRR) program consisting of the following items and services:
0001: Equipment Rental and Maintenance Services, (Costs of Services may be Included in the Reagents in the CPRR Program), for the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System; two (2) AU5822, two ( 2) DXI800, and Automation Line at the Temple facilities, and one (1) AU700, 1 DXI600 Austin at the Austin facilities. Unit of Issue: MO, Qty 9.
0002: CPRR Testing: The CPRR program will consist of 103 different chemistry and immunochemistry tests. The CPRR tests include providing all required reagents, controls, and consumable supplies, estimated Quantities.
Locations: Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Olin Teague Medical Center, 1901 Veteran Memorial Dr., Temple, TX 76504-7451; Austin Outpatient Clinic, 7901 Metropolis Dr., Austin, TX 78744-3111.
Anticipated Period of Performance: 15 January 2025 through 14 October 2025 The proposed sole source procurement will be made by a pricing agreement with Beckman Coulter, Inc. The requesting activity has submitted a sole source justification request stating that additional time is required to implement and validate the new equipment analyzers (36C25723Q1104 36C25724A0003). The bridge contract is needed with the incumbent contractor Beckman Coulter, Inc. for BPA 36C25719A0012, which expired on 14 January 2024, and for Order 36C25724N0177, which expires on 14 January 2025. This notice is not to be considered a request for quotations or proposals. No contract will be awarded based on offers received in response to this notice; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which the agency shall consider. Proposals or offers received will be used to determine if a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the government. If no affirmative written response is received within 7 days from the publication of this notice, a contract or order will be issued to Beckman Coulter, Inc. without any further notice. In accordance with FAR 8.405-6(3)(i)(B), the Limited-Sources Justification will be posted on the GSA e-Buy RFQ. The anticipated statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition for the requirement is 41 U.S.C. 152(3), as implemented by FAR 8.405-6, Limiting Sources.
Update #1 ·
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting
Office 17, intends to award a firm-fixed priced bridge contract (VA NAC FSS Order) to
Beckman Coulter, Inc. for the procurement of an integrated chemistry Cost-Per-Reportable
Result (CPRR) program consisting of the following items and services:
0001: Equipment Rental and Maintenance Services, (Costs of Services may be Included in the
Reagents in the CPRR Program), for the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (Temple,
Austin, and Waco, TX). 2 AU5822, 2 DXI800, and Automation Line Temple; 1 AU700,
and 1 DXI600 Austin; 1 AU700, and 1 DXI600 Waco. Unit of Issue: MO, Qty.: 6
0002: CPRR Testing:
The CPRR program will consist of 103 different chemistry and immunochemistry tests. The
CPRR tests include providing all required reagents, controls, and consumable supplies, estimated
Quantities.
Delivery Addresses: Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Olin Teague Medical Center,
1901 Veteran Memorial Dr., Temple, TX 76504-7451; Austin Outpatient Clinic, 7901
Metropolis Dr., Austin, TX 78744-3111; Waco VA Medical Center, 4800 Memorial Dr., Waco,
TX 76711-1329.
Anticipated Period of Performance: 15 January 2025 through 14 October 2025
The proposed sole source procurement will be made by a pricing agreement with Beckman
Coulter, Inc.
The requesting activity has submitted a sole source justification request stating that additional
time is required to implement and validate the new equipment analyzers (36C25723Q1104
36C25724A0003). The bridge contract is needed with the incumbent contractor Beckman Coulter, Inc. for BPA 36C25719A0012, which expired on 14 January 2024, and for Order 36C25724N0177, which expires on 14 January 2025.
This notice is not to be considered a request for quotations or proposals. No contract will be
awarded based on offers received in response to this notice; however, all responsible sources
may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which the agency shall consider. Proposals or offers received will be used to determine if a comparable source is
available and more advantageous to the government. If no affirmative written response is
received within 7 days from the publication of this notice, a contract or order will be issued to
Beckman Coulter, Inc. without any further notice. In accordance with FAR 8.405-6(3)(i)(B), the
Limited-Sources Justification will be posted on the GSA e-Buy RFQ.
The anticipated statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition for the
requirement is 41 U.S.C. 152(3), as implemented by FAR 8.405-6, Limiting Sources.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Special Notice - NOI to Sole Source - 36C25725Q0213_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C25725Q0213_1.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 6630--Bridge Contract - Automation Line CPRR | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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