6640--COVID-19 Viral Transport Medium (VTM) & Flocked Nasopharyngeal (NP) Swab Kits

This Special Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs amends a previous solicitation seeking COVID-19 viral transport medium and flocked nasopharyngeal swab kits to support the Veterans Health Administration network contracting office located in Long Beach, California. The amendment adds a reference document with additional specifications for the required medical products.

The Special Notice aims to address needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic by procuring these essential medical items. Interested suppliers have 30 days from the issuance date to submit proposals. The solicitation seeks products under NAICS code 339113 and does not designate any set-asides. The added reference document provides guidance from the FDA outlining policies for manufacturers to validate, notify, and label viral transport media to increase availability without premarket review, while ensuring test performance. This aims to expedite the distribution of transport media critical for diagnostic testing capacity during the public health emergency.