6640--Out of Scope Modification to extend - Chemistry Palo Alto 04/01/2024-09/30/2024

This Special Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 announces an out-of-scope modification to extend an existing contract for chemistry services at the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System from April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. The current contractor is Beckman Coulter, Inc.

The modification is necessary to prevent any lapse in critical chemistry and immunoassay testing services for veterans while a new long-term contract is completed. Interested parties have until March 14, 2024 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time to submit any questions to the contracting officer or contract specialist located at the Network Contracting Office in North Las Vegas, Nevada. As the incumbent contractor, Beckman Coulter will continue providing the same automated clinical laboratory equipment, reagents, supplies, and technical support under the existing Federal Supply Schedule rates to ensure seamless operations during the transition period. The limited sources justification cites Beckman Coulter's experience and capability to prevent disruption to patient care as the basis for this sole source, bridge extension award.