6550--Sources Sought: Tuberculosis Testing Reagents and Consumables for the Buffalo VA Medical Center. In support of the Tuberculosis (TB) Testing Program
The VA VISN 02 Network Contracting Office, supporting the Buffalo VA Medical Center, is conducting a sources-sought market research notice to identify qualified sources capable of supplying tuberculosis testing reagents, controls, consumables, and ancillary materials compatible with the T-SPOT TB testing platform. The required products must be FDA-cleared where applicable, new and unused, in original manufacturer packaging with sufficient shelf life, and suitable for an accredited clinical laboratory; manufacturer technical support and continuous supply are also required. The VA is seeking a domestic U.S.-manufactured source or equivalent meeting these salient characteristics. Interested parties are asked to provide company size/classification under NAICS 334516 with a 1,000-employee size standard, manufacturer/distributor status, federal contract vehicles, pricing for market research, and evidence of capability for equal items. A solicitation may be announced at a later date based on the responses.