DO Biofire Panel Kits

The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a sole‑source notice of intent to procure BioFire diagnostic panel kits for the VA Healthcare System in Minneapolis, MN. The kits are proprietary, FDA‑cleared assays that must be compatible with existing BioFire analyzers owned by the Minneapolis VA laboratory. The procurement will be made against an existing Federal Supply Schedule contract, with an estimated total value of $636,905.60. This opportunity is relevant only to vendors that can supply BioMérieux’s BioFire panels; no other manufacturers can provide interchangeable kits. • Sole‑source award to BioMérieux, Inc. (the only manufacturer of the required kits). • Quantity: multiple 30‑test pouch kits across five different panel types (total ~150 kits). • Funding: VA Federal Supply Schedule contract, total estimated cost $637 K. • Deadline for response: 6 Oct 2026, with no competitive bidding process.