Automated Microbial Identification of BV

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to award a single cost per test contract for a microbial identification test for the detection of vaginitis/ bacterial vaginosis using an automated DNA detection method for the simultaneous detection and differentiation of Gardnerella vaginalis, Candida species and Trichomonas vaginalis from a single vaginal specimen at the following VA Medical Centers: Hampton, VA, Salem, VA, Asheville, NC, Fayetteville, NC, and Salisbury, NC. The total yearly anticipated volume is 3,400 tests per year. The contractor shall furnish all instruments, reagents, and required supplies to perform the microbial identification tests during the entire contract period (twelve (12) month base period with four (4) 12 month option periods) in strict accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions and specification of this solicitation. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 339112. Small business size is 500 employees. This procurement is unrestricted to business size. The VA anticipates issuing a solicitation for this requirement via FedBizOps (www.fbo.gov) on or about July 15, 2011, with a closing date for proposals on or about July 27, 2011. All responsible parties may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.