6640--VISN 15 Path and Lab Immunohistochemistry Analyzers STL & KC (VA-25-00075716)
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 36C25525Q0361
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 15
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, specifically Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, has issued a Special Notice for a sole source procurement of immunohistochemical (IHC) and in-situ hybridization (ISH) stainer instrumentation and associated reagents. The procurement is specifically targeted for Leica Micro Systems Inc. and will support VA Medical Centers in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Topeka. The contract will utilize existing Leica Bond III equipment and is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-6 with Limited Source Justification Approval. The solicitation is identified by the number 36C25525Q0361 and represents an urgent requirement for specialized laboratory analysis equipment and supplies.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to establish a firm-fixed price contract for laboratory instrumentation and reagents with Leica Micro Systems. Potential contractors interested in competing must submit detailed written evidence of their capabilities by 3:00 PM CST on October 25, 2023, directly to Contracting Specialist Michael Murphy via email. The government will evaluate any responses received, but retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the procurement. If no responses are received, NCO 15 will proceed with sole source negotiation with Leica Micro Systems. The anticipated contract structure includes a base period and four potential option periods, all of which can be exercised at the government's discretion. Importantly, this is not a competitive solicitation, and no solicitation documents are available, with telephone inquiries explicitly prohibited.
Notice text
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 has an urgent requirement to provide a new, Firm-Fixed Price, contract for fully automated Immunochemical (IHC) and In-Situ hybridization (ISH) stainer instrumentation and associated reagents. Kits to be used within the Leica Bond III equipment currently in place at St. Louis and Kansas City VAMC. Reagents will be used in both locations, and Topeka VAMC. The contract is for sole source award to Leica Micro Systems Inc., 21440 W. Lake Cook Deer Park, IL 60010, USA. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 8.405-6; Limited Source Justification Approval and no other vendor will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation documents are available, and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements may give written notification by email to the Contracting Specialist by 3:00 PM (CST) October 25, 2023. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. Information must be emailed to the Contracting Specialist, Michael Murphy Michael.murphy7@va.gov TELEPHONIC INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, NCO 15 will proceed with the sole source negotiation with .Leica Micro Systems.
All work to be closely coordinated with the VA Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer s Representative (COR).
Period of Performance: The Government anticipates a base and four option periods that may be exercised at the discretion of the Government.
In the subject line of any email sent, identify: 36C25525Q0361 Leica Micro Systems .
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25525Q0361.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 6640--VISN 15 Path and Lab Immunohistochemistry Analyzers STL & KC (VA-25-00075716) | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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