Vitek MS prime
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Special Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Due Nov 16, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-5), 11 days left.
| Title as posted | 6640--Vitek MS prime |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | 36C24627Q0116 |
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | 246-Network Contracting Office 6 (36C246) |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516) |
| Product or service code | 6640 |
| Posted | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 16, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-5) (11 days left) |
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Description
DESCRIPTION The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Biomerieux INC. for the purchase of bioMérieux VITEK MS Prime MALDI-TOF reagents and consumables and ChromID MRSA agar, at the Durham VA Medical Center (VAMC). Justification for this sole source procurement is in accordance with FAR 12.102(A) soliciting from a single source.
MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry (MS), a TOF analyzer measures the mass-to-charge (m/z) ratio of the charged molecules. It is essential to identify and differentiate microbes when conducting tests to diagnose diseases and select appropriate antimicrobial treatment. One of the most potent proteomics methods, MALDI-TOF MS, is a rapid, precise, and economical way to recognize and differentiate microbes, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi.
This technology produces specific mass spectra fingerprints unique to each microorganism and thus can identify them accurately at the genus and species level. It reduces the time to identification from 24-48 hours to less than 30 minutes. The VITEK MS PRIME database enables the identification of 1,585 species, including 16,000 unique strains of bacteria, yeasts, and molds within minutes.
With an average of 12 strains per species and enhanced workflow efficiency, the VITEK MS PRIME ensures accurate and robust species identification. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation documents are available, and telephone requests will not be accepted.
However, any business that believes it can meet these requirements and possesses relevant past experience, and expertise may give written notice. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement. Responses will be considered by the Government, however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
No telephone request will be accepted. NAICS Code 334516 / 1000 Employees. Responses received by 10am EST. on November 16th, 2026, will be considered by the Government.
Any inquires can be emailed to [email protected]. No telephone request will be accepted.
Contracting contact
- Ricardo McIntosh · Contracting Officer · [email protected] · 757-722-9961
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 334516, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,000 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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About the buyer
The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $84.6 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc., Mckesson Corporation and Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp. See what VA is buying now.
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There are 80 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 334516), 33 posted in the last 7 days; 40% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Department of Veterans Affairs, National Institutes of Health and Department of Energy. Most of the work with a stated place is in Maryland, New Mexico and Ohio. A notice in this trade gives a median of 14 days from posting to deadline; this one gives 12 days.
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