6550--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - GenMark ePlex Reagents - CHI
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Chillicothe VAMC, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for GenMark ePlex Respiratory Pathogen Panel 2 reagents. The government intends to negotiate with Roche Diagnostics Corp under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source). This is not a request for competitive proposals.
Purpose & Scope
The Chillicothe VAMC Lab requires 252 units of GenMark ePlex Respiratory Pathogen Panel 2 reagents for use with its existing GenMark ePlex instruments. This acquisition ensures the continued operation and diagnostic capabilities of the lab.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Intended Contractor: Roche Diagnostics Corp, 9115 Hague Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46256
- Authority: FAR Part 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source
- NAICS Code: 325413 (Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing)
- PSC Code: 6550 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets)
Response Information
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or offers, and no solicitation package is available. Any firm believing it can provide the required GenMark ePlex reagents must submit clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Deadlines & Contact
- Response Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026, at 12:00 pm Eastern Time.
- Point of Contact: Rachel MacRae, Contract Specialist, rachel.macrae@va.gov, 734-222-4326.