6550--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - BioMerieux, Inc
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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), VISN 1, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a 5-Year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with BioMerieux, Inc. This requirement is for BioMerieux BioFire Film Array test panels and reagents for the BioMerieux BioFire® FilmArray® Torch System. The government intends to procure these items on a sole-source basis under FAR 6.302-1. Responses from interested parties are due by May 8, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The BPA will cover BioMerieux BioFire Film Array test panels and reagents, including necessary equipment, supplies, network connection, service, maintenance, and parts to produce patient results. Specific test panels required include RP 2.1 Panel (with Covid), RP2.1 Verification Kit, BCID2 Panel, GI Panel, and ME Panel, with the government reserving the right to add more. Reagents must have a minimum of 6 months shelf life upon receipt. The contractor will also be required to provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and quarterly reports on products and quantities purchased. All pricing must include FOB destination with 2-day shipping.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Duration: 5 years (August 18, 2026 – August 17, 2031)
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source)
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 4:30 PM EST
- Published: April 10, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is NOT a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation will be posted. Interested sources who believe they can provide the mentioned products may submit a response to Sarah.Ballentine@va.gov by the due date. Responses must include detailed and relevant documentation to allow the government to perform market research and determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The decision to compete this requirement is solely at the government's discretion.
Additional Notes
- NAICS Code: 325413 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets)
- Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, VAMC White River Junction, VT (Network Contract Office 01)
- Point of Contact: Sarah Ballentine, Contract Specialist, Sarah.Ballentine@va.gov, 802-295-9363 ext. 5725
- All VISN 1 sites may order from this agreement.