6640--Multiple Sclerosis Disease Activity Testing Services for the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a firm fixed price contract for Multiple Sclerosis Disease Activity Testing services to support the John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Detroit, MI. The contractor will provide all necessary supplies, labor, knowledge, techniques, supervision, test equipment, and analysis to perform specific reference lab tests requested by the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System for a period of one year. The Government intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Octave Bioscience, Inc. due to the tests being proprietary to the company. Some key points to consider include: • The contract will be for a firm fixed price. • The contractor must provide all necessary supplies, labor, and equipment. • The contract period is for one year. • The Government intends to negotiate with Octave Bioscience, Inc. on a sole source basis. • Responses to the notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.