6550--Cardinal Microbiology Supplies (VA-25-00014076)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 01, has issued a notice of intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to Cardinal Healthcare. This five-year agreement will provide microbiology media and supplies for the VISN 1 Network Consolidated Laboratory and the Boston Veterans Affairs Medical Center, supporting all microbiology laboratory departments within the network. The procurement is classified under NAICS 325413 for In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing and PSC 6550 for In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets.

The government intends to negotiate exclusively with Cardinal Healthcare based on a Limiting Sources Justification. While this notice does not constitute a request for competitive quotes, vendors that demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements may submit written notification and supporting evidence for evaluation. Responses must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Sarah Ballentine by the deadline of October 25, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. EST.

This special notice, identified by solicitation number 36C24125Q0021, was published on October 18, 2024, and includes two attachments: the primary notice document and the signed Limiting Sources Justification. The government maintains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the procurement based on any received responses. If no alternative sources are identified, the agency will proceed with the sole-source award for the specified performance period.