6640--Abbott Alinity Reagents VISN PoP Start 10/1/2021

This is a notice of intent to sole source a contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), only one source being available to meet the Government s need. The contract will be for a one year base period plus one one-year option, and one three-month option.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing, with a small busines size standard of 1,250 Employees. The FSC/PSC is 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to solicit and award a sole source contract for the reagents and service to perform SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), HIV, HBV, and HVC viral load testing on the Abbott Alinity m platforms owned by laboratories in VISN 21. All reagents, supplies, maintenance, and support for ensuring continuous monitoring of patient disease prognosis and aiding in assessing viral responses to antiviral treatment as measured by qualitative or quantitative viral load levels. There are no other sources of supply/service that will satisfy agency requirements. The Abbott m System is a proprietary system of Abbott Labs, Inc, no other company is permitted to supply the test kits for use with this equipment.

Any responsible source that feels it is capable in performing this requirement may submit a quote (monthly per scope) for the above listed items and describe and/or submit documentation to support your capabilities. The response will be considered by the agency. If you are not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), you must submit an authorized distributor letter signed by the OEM. If you are not the OEM and a small business, you must indicate in your response how you will comply with limitations on subcontracting and/or the non-manufacturer rule. Responses should be submitted to Amanda Hildreth at Amanda.Hildreth@va.gov no later than August 6th, 2021 at 12:00 PM PT to be considered. If no responses are received, the Government will continue with its sole source procurement, and a sole source Request for Quote will be published to contract opportunities in accordance with FAR 5.102.