6640--Intent to Sole Source - MICROBIOLOGY BLOOD CULTURE CPT
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 02 (36C242), has issued a Special Notice indicating its Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to BIOMERIEUX INC. for Microbiological Blood Culture CPT. This requirement is for the James J. Peters VA Medical Center. This notice is for informational purposes and is not a request for proposals.
Scope of Work
The contract will cover the supply of brand name Microbiological Blood Culture CPT. Key items include:
- VC-BACT/ALERT VIRTUO VALUE
- CONNECTION SERVICE VLINK
- FULL SERVICE AGREEMENT BTA VIRTUO 428
- BACT/ALERT FA PLUS (PLASTIC) 100 BTLS
- BACT/ALERT FN PLUS (PLASTIC) 100 BTLS
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Requirements contract
- Period of Performance: A single order period of five (5) years, structured into five (5) distinct pricing periods:
- Pricing Period 1: April 30, 2026 – April 29, 2027
- Pricing Period 2: April 30, 2027 – April 29, 2028
- Pricing Period 3: April 30, 2028 – April 29, 2029
- Pricing Period 4: April 30, 2029 – April 29, 2030
- Pricing Period 5: April 30, 2030 – April 29, 2031
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 334516
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a Request for Proposals or Quotations, and no solicitation document currently exists. However, interested persons who believe they can provide comparable services are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). EOIs must include detailed data concerning capabilities, pricing, and technical information. The government will consider all received EOIs to determine if the procurement can be competed.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This procurement is intended as a sole source award to BIOMERIEUX INC. There is no set-aside designation for this notice.
Key Dates & Contact
- Notice Published: January 29, 2026
- Expressions of Interest Due: February 6, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST
- Point of Contact: Janelle Bonafede, Contracting Officer
- Email for Submissions: Janelle.Bonafede@va.gov
- Phone: 716-862-7461 ext. 24570