6515--VC-VITEK MS PRIME CLINICAL, EER#274717
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Network Contracting Office 6, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Biomerieux INC. for the purchase of a Vitek MS Prime Maldi-TOF system. This acquisition is for the Durham VA Medical Center in Durham, NC, and is justified under FAR 12.102(A). This notice is not a request for competitive quotes.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for the Vitek MS Prime Maldi-TOF system, a critical piece of equipment for rapid and precise identification of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi). This technology utilizes MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry to measure mass-to-charge ratios, enabling accurate identification at the genus and species level. The system significantly reduces identification time from 24-48 hours to less than 30 minutes and features a database capable of identifying 1,585 species and 16,000 unique strains.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Intent (Sources Sought)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1000 Employees
- Response Due: June 19, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST
- Published: June 16, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is a notice of intent to sole source, not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation documents are available. However, any business that believes it can meet these requirements and possesses relevant past experience and expertise may submit a written notice with sufficient supporting evidence to demonstrate its ability to comply. Responses will be considered by the Government, but the decision to compete the acquisition based on these responses remains at the Government's sole discretion.
Contact Information
Inquiries should be emailed to Byron Brown at Byron.Brown4@va.gov. Telephone requests will not be accepted.