6640--36C242-25-AP-2415 | filmarray torch module box for biofire torch system

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Biomerieux, Inc. for the purchase of two Biofire Filmarray Torch Module Boxes. The contract will support the East Orange VA Medical Center's Molecular Laboratory, which seeks to expand its diagnostic testing capabilities. Specifically, the notice pertains to medical diagnostic equipment that will enable testing of respiratory, gastrointestinal, and blood culture identification panels. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and PSC code 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. The special notice was posted on April 11, 2025, with a response deadline of April 18, 2025.

The primary objective of this sole source contract is to enhance the medical center's pathogen testing capabilities by adding two module boxes to an existing Biofire Torch system. The contract will be awarded directly to Biomerieux, Inc., located in Salt Lake City, Utah, with no competitive bidding process. The modules are specifically chosen to provide more accurate and faster diagnostic results compared to traditional testing methods. No specific eligibility criteria are outlined beyond the sole source selection of Biomerieux, Inc. The contract represents a targeted procurement to improve the molecular laboratory's diagnostic efficiency, focusing on comprehensive pathogen testing across respiratory, gastrointestinal, and blood culture identification panels. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Contract Specialist Barry Sawyer, who can be reached at Barry.Sawyer@va.gov for any potential inquiries.