SAM #36C24627Q0116

VA intent to purchase VITEK MS Prime reagents, consumables, and ChromID MRSA agar

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to make a sole-source purchase for the Durham VA Medical Center. - Buyer and contracting office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Network Contracting Office 6. - Intended vendor and OEM: bioMérieux Inc. - Products sought: - VITEK MS Prime MALDI-TOF reagents and consumables for microbial identification. - ChromID MRSA agar. - Quantities and part numbers: Not specified in the notice. - Procurement status: Notice of intent for a sole-source contract, not a request for competitive quotes. Businesses that believe they can meet the requirement may submit written capability information.

Description

DESCRIPTION The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Biomerieux INC. for the purchase of bioMérieux VITEK MS Prime MALDI-TOF reagents and consumables and ChromID MRSA agar, at the Durham VA Medical Center (VAMC). Justification for this sole source procurement is in accordance with FAR 12.102(A) soliciting from a single source.

MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry (MS), a TOF analyzer measures the mass-to-charge (m/z) ratio of the charged molecules. It is essential to identify and differentiate microbes when conducting tests to diagnose diseases and select appropriate antimicrobial treatment. One of the most potent proteomics methods, MALDI-TOF MS, is a rapid, precise, and economical way to recognize and differentiate microbes, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. This technology produces specific mass spectra fingerprints unique to each microorganism and thus can identify them accurately at the genus and species level. It reduces the time to identification from 24-48 hours to less than 30 minutes. The VITEK MS PRIME database enables the identification of 1,585 species, including 16,000 unique strains of bacteria, yeasts, and molds within minutes. With an average of 12 strains per species and enhanced workflow efficiency, the VITEK MS PRIME ensures accurate and robust species identification.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation documents are available, and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, any business that believes it can meet these requirements and possesses relevant past experience, and expertise may give written notice. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement. Responses will be considered by the Government, however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No telephone request will be accepted. NAICS Code 334516 / 1000 Employees. Responses received by 10am EST. on November 16th, 2026, will be considered by the Government. Any inquires can be emailed to Ricardo.McIntosh@va.gov. No telephone request will be accepted.

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