SAM #36C24826Q1115

Sole Source Procurement of Affirm Microbial Identification Test Kits for Miami VA Medical Center

This notice announces the VA Miami Medical Center's intent to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract for Affirm Microbial Identification Test Kits. - Procuring Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, Miami VA Medical Center - Product: Affirm Microbial Identification Test Kits (CPT) - Used for in-house testing of vaginal swabs to identify Candida species, Gardnerella vaginalis, and Trichomonas vaginalis - Utilizes DNA direct probe detection method - Must be compatible with the existing VPIII microbial identification system - OEM/Vendor: Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) - Justification: Sole source under FAR 6.302-1; only BD can meet compatibility and technical requirements - NAICS Code: 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing) - Contract Structure: Firm fixed price, base year (10/01/2026 - 09/30/2027) plus four option years (through 09/30/2031) - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Commercial Opportunity: Not open for competition, but interested parties may submit product information within 14 days for consideration - Key Requirements: - Compatibility with VPIII system - Ability to detect specified pathogens using DNA probe technology

Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

Affirm Microbial Identification Test Kits (CPT)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, Miami VA Medical Center intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Becton, Dickinson and Company to provide test kits compatible with the existing VPIII microbial identification system for in-house testing of vaginal swabs, to identify and discriminate most relevant pathogens associated with vaginitis/vaginosis (Candida species, Gardnerella vaginalis, and Trichomonas vaginalis) by the DNA direct probe detection method. This procurement is being conducted in accordance FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency s requirements. The Contract is firm fixed price.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing with a Small Business Administration size standard of 1,250 employees.

Period of Performance:

Base:  10/01/2026   09/30/2027
OY1:   10/01/2027   09/30/2028
OY2:   10/01/2028   09/30/2029
OY3:   10/01/2029   0930/2030
OY4:   10/01/2030   09/30/2031

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitations documents are available, and telephone requests will not be honored. However, if a firm believes it can meet the requirements it must furnish information about its products and services, as well as references from other customers who are using these products and service, to the Contracting Officer within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of publication of this synopsis. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. Information must be sent to the Contracting Officer at john.quijadajr@va.gov . 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.

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