Q301-- BacT/Alert, VIRTUO Microbial Detection System

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 7 located in Charleston, SC intends to issue a sole source firm fixed priced contract to BIOMERIEUX, INC. of Durham, NC. The contract is expected to be awarded under FAR Part 13. A Limited Sources Justification has been prepared.

The contract is to Obtain a Blood Culture and Detection Instrument, Reagents, and Service, for testing Clinical Laboratory specimens on a reagent rental agreement (Cost Per Test/Cost Per Reportable). Also to provide one (1) Blood Culture and Detection Instrument, Reagents, and Service on a base year plus four (4) option years in accordance with the Statement of Work.

This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) (1)(ii), Soliciting from a Single Source. The NAICS code utilized for this procurement is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a Size Standard of 1000 employees.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, Contractors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the contracting officer whether to continue with the sole source procurement or to provide for competition. Such responses MUST be received no later than July 20, 2020 at 08:00 AM EST. Forward responses by e-mail to Joseph.lomoro@va.gov. Due to technical issues, please allow additional time if you re using electronic means.

Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 7 will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. Also, prospective contractor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed to Contracting Specialist, Joseph Lomoro by email at Joseph.lomoro@va.gov. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support this requirement.