Biomerieux Micro-organism ID/susceptibility CPT

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 is seeking a sole-source procurement for a Biomerieux micro-organism identification and susceptibility clinical laboratory testing system. Specifically, the contract is for the VITEK 2 60 Clinical instrument and associated supplies to be used by the VA Central California Health Care System's Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service. The solicitation is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b) and 41 USC 1901, with the government determining that only Biomerieux can meet their unique requirements. Interested parties may submit capability statements by March 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM Pacific time, though the government intends to proceed with the sole-source acquisition. Evaluation will be based on submitted capability statements demonstrating ability to comply with the requirement, with the government reserving the right to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and is open under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The performance period for the contract will run from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with the place of performance located in Fresno, California. The procurement includes multiple line items for test kits, connection services, and full service agreements, with quantities ranging from 1 to 135 boxes of various test cards and accessory kits. Invoicing will occur upon delivery and government acceptance, with the contract awarded on a cost-per-test basis. Potential contractors must provide a statement of capability, authorized distributor letter, GSA or other schedule information, System for Awards Management (SAM) UEI#, and business size and socio-economic status information.