6515--Intent to sole source: EQUIPMENT - POLYMEDCO LAB ANALYZER
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Northport VA Medical Center, has issued a Special Notice of its intent to award a sole source contract to Polymedco Cancer Diagnostic Products, LLC. for one Polymedco OC-Auto Sensor iO analyzer. This procurement, conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii), aims to support the mailed Fecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) Program for VISN 2 North and South, crucial for national colorectal cancer screening. This is an emergent requirement due to the current analyzer being sunsetted and the need for increased throughput. Expressions of Interest (EOI) from potential comparable sources are due by May 1, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The Northport VA Medical Center requires one (1) Polymedco OC-Auto Sensor iO to maintain and enhance its national colorectal cancer screening program. Key deliverables include:
- One (1) OC-Auto Sensor iO analyzer.
- One (1) year manufacturer's warranty.
- Extended service included after the warranty expires.
- Service hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm EST.
- One (1) preventative maintenance performed per year.
Contract Details
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Solicitation Number: 36C24226Q0564
- Set-Aside: N/A
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- Place of Performance: 30 Days After Award (at Northport VA Medical Center)
- Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Northport VA Medical Center
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for Proposals or Quotations, and no solicitation document exists. Interested parties who believe they can provide a comparable source are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). The EOI should include detailed data on capabilities, pricing, and technical specifications sufficient to demonstrate comparability.
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, by 16:00 hours EST.
- Submission Method: Email to jonatan.rondon@va.gov.
- The government will consider all EOIs received to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted, but this decision is solely at the government's discretion.
Additional Notes
No telephone or email inquiries regarding this notice will be accepted. No contract award will be made based on responses to this notice; it is solely for market research purposes to identify potential alternative sources.