6550--CHROMID MRSA Agar Plate Media

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) San Diego Healthcare System is seeking a sole‑source supplier for BioMérieux CHROMID MRSA agar plates (330 plates) to support its microbiology laboratory. The plates are proprietary, used with existing BioMérieux analyzers, and are deemed critical for preventing life‑threatening infections. The solicitation is a Notice of Intent (NOI) rather than a formal RFP; the VA is gathering capability statements, pricing, and compliance information (Buy‑American, FDA clearance, etc.) from interested vendors. Respondents must submit a capability statement, preliminary pricing, proof of authorized distributorship, and other compliance documentation by 12:00 PM PDT on 30 Sept 2026. No other procurement avenues exist because the product is exclusively supported by BioMérieux. • Quantity: 330 CHROMID MRSA agar plates. • Product is a proprietary in‑vitro diagnostic (NAICS 325413). • Sole‑source award anticipated; vendor must be an authorized BioMérieux distributor. • Delivery to VA San Diego Healthcare System, 3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161. • Required documentation: capability statement, pricing, distributor letter, Buy‑American compliance, FDA clearance, SAM/CAGE info, etc. • Submission deadline: 30 Sept 2026, 12:00 PM PDT (email to Rebecca Gaba). • No site visits or pre‑bid meetings; the process is informational/market‑research.