6550--LAB - ABBOTT ALINITY-M PCR MOLECULAR REAGENTS & SUPPLIES Notice of Intent to Sole source
Overview
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
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), Network Contracting Office 2, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Solicitation #36C24226Q0498) to Abbott Molecular, Inc. for Alinity-M PCR Molecular Reagents & Supplies. This notice is for proprietary reagent kits and consumables required for VA-owned machines. Interested parties who believe they can provide a comparable source must submit detailed capabilities by April 30, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contract will procure a range of proprietary reagent kits and consumables for the Laboratory Department, including:
- ALNTY M HCV AMP KIT US
- ALNTY M HCV CTL KIT US
- ALNTY M HCV CAL KIT US
- ALNTY M HIV-1 AMP KIT US
- ALNTY M HIV-1 CTL KIT US
- ALNTY M HIV-1 CAL KIT US
- ALNTY M HBV AMP KIT
- ALNTY M HBV CTRL KIT
- ALNTY M HBV CAL KIT
- ALNTY M SARS-CoV-2 AMP KIT
- ALNTY M SARS-CoV-2 CTRL KIT
- ALNTY M SAMPLE PREP KIT 2
- ALNTY M SAMPLE PREP KIT 1
- ALNTY M LYSIS SOLUTION
- ALNTY M ETHANOL SOLUTION
- ALNTY M DILUENT SOLUTION
- ALNTY M VAPOR BARRIER S
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Solicitation Number: 36C24226Q0498
- Period of Performance: October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (N/A)
- NAICS Code: 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 6550 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets)
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, by 10:00 AM EDT
- Published: April 1, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This notice serves as market research and is not a request for proposals or quotations. No contract award will be made based solely on responses to this notice. Firms that believe they can provide comparable items must submit detailed data, including pricing and technical specifications, to demonstrate their capabilities. Submissions should be emailed to the Contracting Officer. The government reserves the right to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on the responses received.
Contact
- Contracting Officer: Aleta Jennette
- Email: Aleta.Jennette@va.gov
- Phone: (914) 737-4400 ext 2068