6640--VA-25-00006040/637-25-1-167-0029 veterans healthcare biocardis idylla supplies

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, specifically Network Contracting Office 6, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Biocartis US for Biocartis Idylla Assay Cartridges at the Asheville VAMC in North Carolina. The VA has determined that Biocartis US is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole provider of these specific cartridges, making them the preferred vendor for this procurement. Market research has concluded that alternative suppliers would result in unacceptable cost duplication or potential delays in patient care. The notice is classified under NAICS code 339113 for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing and PSC code 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. This procurement is specifically targeting the procurement of specialized laboratory cartridges for medical diagnostic purposes.

Contractors interested in responding to this Special Notice must submit written notice by 1:00 PM EDT on November 29, 2024, to Bernadette.Quevedo@va.gov. To be considered, interested parties must provide comprehensive documentation including company name, address, point of contact, phone number, System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity ID (UEI), and manufacturer authorization documentation such as authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller certification. While the VA will review all submissions, the agency retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the proposed acquisition. The notice explicitly states that this is not a competitive quote request, but rather an opportunity for potential suppliers to demonstrate their capability to meet the specific requirements. Although responses will be evaluated, the government's determination of whether to proceed with the sole-source contract remains at its complete discretion, emphasizing the specialized and unique nature of the requested medical supplies.