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Leica Bond-Max Reagents, Antibodies, Detection Kits, and Consumables (Q0468)

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (3600) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6550 | Last Modified: 06/07/2024

Procurement Summary

The John D. Dingell VA Medical Center is requesting an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract with a 5-year ordering period for the shipping and delivery of various reagents, antibodies, detection kits, and consumables to be used with the existing Leica Bond-Max immunohistochemistry automated histology stainer.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Sole source requirement for nondomestic end items.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

05/23/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

Solicitation ID

N/A

Procurement Stage

Pre-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Between 3 and 5 years

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF