6640--Intent to Sole Source - BIOMERIEUX, INC. VIDAS 3

The Department of Veterans Affairs published a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Biomerieux, Inc. The contract would provide one VIDAS 3 standalone analyzer via an existing contract to perform Lyme testing for patients at the Hudson Valley VA Medical Center.

The notice seeks expressions of interest from other parties by January 25, 2024 who can supply the specified analyzer and associated training. Responses must identify the capability to meet the requirements in the attached notice and specifications sheet. Interested parties must email their responses to the point of contact by the deadline for the agency to consider any alternatives to a sole source award to the incumbent contractor. The analyzer will be used at the facility to test patients for Lyme disease, a critical health function. This allows for consideration of additional qualified sources within the competitive market that may be able to meet the needs at a better value.