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6640--HOLOGIC Histology and Cytology ThinPrep Reagents and Supplie

Solicitation36C24624Q0225Notice typeSpecial Notice

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36C24624Q0225_1.docx	DOCX	Feb 16, 2024	Download
P03 - Attachment 1 FAR 13.5 Sole Source Justification - Over SAT (36C246-24-AP-1088) - Redacted.pdf	PDF	Feb 16, 2024	Download

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6640--HOLOGIC Histology and Cytology ThinPrep Reagents and Supplie

Special Notice36C24624Q0225Feb 16, 2024 · v2

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Opportunity Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Hologic, Inc. for the procurement of Hologic Histology and Cytology ThinPrep reagents and supplies. This requirement supports the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services at the Durham VA Medical Center, located in Durham, North Carolina. The acquisition is categorized under NAICS code 325413, In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing, and PSC 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.

The Durham VA Medical Center utilizes the ThinPrep 2000 Processor and the ThinPrep 5000 Auto Loader Processor Systems, and these specialized supplies are required for sampling and testing in accordance with the cytology department’s national standard operating procedures. Market research indicates these items are highly specialized and available only through a single source without causing unacceptable delays or duplication of costs. The contract includes provisions for Hologic to provide necessary equipment services and notifications regarding component replacements during regular testing cycles.

This special notice, identified by solicitation number 36C24624Q0225, was published on February 16, 2024, and includes a redacted sole-source justification among its two attachments. The Government intends to award the contract effective February 21, 2024, which also serves as the response deadline for firms to submit capability statements to the point of contact, Chellry Whittier. This announcement is for informational purposes and is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures for a single responsible source.

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Opportunity Details

Response deadline: Feb 21, 2024Expired 845 days ago
NAICS: 325413 (opens in new tab)
PSC: 6640 (opens in new tab)
Set aside: —
Published: Feb 16, 2024
Updated: Feb 16, 2024
Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (opens in new tab)
Office: 246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)
Department: —
Source: View on SAM.gov (opens in new tab)

Contact and place of performance

Point of contact: Chellry Whittier

Place of performance: Not specified

Original Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE-SOURCE The Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 6, Hampton VA 23667, intends to negotiate a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract for the procurement of HOLOGIC Histology and Cytology ThinPrep Reagents and Supplies for the Durham VA Medical Center with Hologic, Inc. in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source. This purchase will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other than Full and Open Competition as authorized by FAR 13.106-1(b). This is not a request for competitive offers, and no solicitation is available. Market research has determined that these items are highly specialized and are only available from a single source without an unacceptable delay or duplication of cost. No other type of items will satisfy agency requirements. The Government intends to award the contract effective 21 February 2024 to Hologic, Inc.; 250 Campus Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752-3020, SAM UEI: WHWJBKU5SX73. The Durham VA Medical Center, 508 Fulton Street, Durham, NC 27705-3875, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services (P&LMS), requires the HOLOGIC Histology and Cytology ThinPrep Reagents and Supplies. Durham P&LMS owns the ThinPrep 2000 Processor and the ThinPrep 5000 Auto Loader Processor Systems. These supplies will be used for sampling and testing on Hologic equipment, which follows the national standard procedure of operation for the cytology department. Durham Pathology - Cytology will replenish its reagents and supplies during regular testing. Hologic will continue to support any necessary equipment services and promptly notify the service provider whenever a replacement is needed. This synopsis announcement is being issued for information purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or request for competitive proposals. If a firm believes it is capable of meeting the Government's requirement, it may identify its interest and capability to the contract specialist within three (3) business days of this publication by contacting Chellry Whittier via e-mail at [email protected]. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. This announcement closes on 21 February 2024 at 09:00 AM EST. Those interested firms must indicate whether they are large, small, small disadvantaged, 8(a) or woman-owned business and whether they are U.S. or foreign-owned. Respondents who submit proprietary data shall clearly mark the data with appropriate markings. The Government will not pay for any information submitted as a result of this synopsis. This synopsis shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. ***Reference RFQ 36C24624Q0225 in all replies****