65--GSS BIORAD LABS (QC)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia, issued solicitation VA-245-09-RP-0150 for Biorad Chemistry Controls or equal products. This requirement is for a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract categorized under NAICS code 423450, Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, and PSC code 65. The procurement is being conducted under the FAR Subpart 13.5 test program, which applies simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Parts 12, 13, or 15.

The contract structure consists of a base year followed by four one-year option periods. The initial period of service concludes on June 30, 2010. Patricia Heck serves as the Contract Specialist for this acquisition. Detailed solicitation documents and amendments were made available for download, and the agency required all inquiries to be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer via email or fax.

Interested parties were required to submit their capabilities and proposals by 2:00 P.M. on July 6, 2009. All submissions had to be delivered to the Contracting Officer at the VA Medical Center, 510 Butler Avenue, Building 308B, Martinsburg, WV 25405. The agency stipulated that proposals must be submitted in physical form, as faxed or emailed proposals would not be accepted.