Biofire torch module & base with reagents ****intent to sole source****

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement
Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Northern Indiana VA Medical Center, 2121 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805, intends to negotiate an open market sole source contract under FAR (FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). Only One Responsible Source for these brand name/proprietary supplies listed below is available through the original equipment manufacturer.
The associated NAICS code for this is 334516. The vendor will be BioFire Diagnostics, LLC, 515 S. Colorow Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84108.
Description of Equipment or Supplies:
Item #
Qty
P/N
Description
1
1
RFIT-ASY-0129
Blood Culture Identification Panel 30 pouch kit
2
1
RFIT-ASY-0129
Respiratory Panel 30 pouch kit
3
1
RFIT-ASY-0116
GI Panel, IVD 30 Tests
4
1
RFIT-ASY-0144
Pneumonia Panel 30 pouch kit
5
1
FLM1-ASY-0150
Verification Kit - Pneumonia with ZeptoMetrix
6
1
FLM1-ASY-0147
Verification Kit- RP2
7
1
FLM1-ASY-0130
Verification Kit- GI
8
1
FLM1-ASY-0149
Verification kit - BCID with ZeptoMetrix
9
1
HTFA-ASY-0001
Torch Base w/Std Lmtd Wty
10
2
HTFA-ASY-0003
Torch Module w/Std Lmtd Wty
11
1
FLM2-ASY-0008
FilmArray 2.0 Printer Kit
A firm fixed price contract with no option years is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers..