6550--NTX Ventana Reagents

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17's intent to award a new firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Ventana testing reagents and supplies. The acquisition is necessary to support the North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service.

The primary requirement is the provision of Ventana reagents and supplies, which are indispensable components for the operation of the Ventana HE600 system used by VANTHCS. The document lists 40 specific items, including various reagents, stains, antibodies, and ancillary supplies, with estimated annual quantities.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
• Period of Performance: Five one-year ordering periods, starting approximately April 19, 2026, through April 18, 2031.
• Estimated Pricing: The total estimated pricing across the five ordering periods is $1,240,151.07, with a ceiling of $1,400,000.00.

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for other than full and open competition, not a solicitation. Therefore, there are no proposal submission or evaluation criteria detailed here.

This acquisition is being processed under "Other Than Full and Open Competition" based on the "Only One Responsible Source" authority (FAR 6.302-1). Market research and a sole-source letter from Roche Diagnostics Corporation (the manufacturer of Ventana reagents) indicate that Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. is the exclusive provider of these specific reagents and supplies in North America, and they are required for the Ventana HE600 system.

• The acquisition is justified because Ventana reagents and supplies are brand-name, proprietary, and essential for the operation of the Ventana HE600 system, with no known substitutes.
• A Special Notice (intent to sole source) was posted on SAM.gov, and only Roche Diagnostics Corporation responded.
• Market research will be conducted annually to determine if marketplace changes allow for future competition.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for "NTX Ventana Reagents." The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, is seeking proposals for these reagents.

• The specific product service code is 6550.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 325413.

• The award number associated with this opportunity is 36C25726D0065.

• The award amount is $1,400,000.00.

• The award date was April 21, 2026.

• The awardee was ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION.

• Not explicitly detailed in the provided text, but the solicitation number is 36C25726Q0105.

• No specific set-aside information is provided in this text.

• The contracting office is located in San Antonio, TX (ZIP code 78240).

• The point of contact is Susan Flores, Contract Specialist (Susan.flores2@va.gov, (210) 694-6227).

• The attached document referenced is "P03 - 36C257-26-AP-0810-FY26-1817 JOFOC NCO17 NTX Ventana Reagents - HCA Approved."

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Special Notice announcing the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17's intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed-priced contract to Roche Diagnostics Corporation. The procurement is for specific reagents and consumable supplies required for the Ventana BenchMark Ultra system.

The contract will cover the procurement of a list of reagents and consumable supplies, including but not limited to:

• Reagent, DAB Detection
• Reagent, Stainer, Amplification
• Reagent, Hematoxylin
• Various Staining Kits (e.g., Elastin Van Gieson Kit, Complex Stains)
• Antibodies (e.g., Confirm Anti-Thyroid Transcription Factor, Confirm Cytokeratin7 Rabbitmono, Antibody – KI 67)
• Printer Ribbons and Kit Packs
• IHC Ancillaries (e.g., Hematoxylin II, Optiview Amplification Kit)

These items are exclusively compatible with the Ventana BenchMark Ultra system, which the government owns and operates.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-priced
• Ordering Period: Five-year ordering period, with supplies ordered on an as-needed basis.
• Pricing: Open market pricing agreement.

This notice is not a request for quotations or proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation to be considered. The agency will use submitted offers to determine if a comparable and more advantageous source is available.

This procurement is intended for sole source award to Roche Diagnostics Corporation under statutory authorities permitting other than full and open competition (41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1) because only Roche Diagnostics Corporation's products satisfy the agency's requirements for the Ventana BenchMark Ultra system.

• Response Date: 02-09-2026 10:00 CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA.
• If no affirmative written response is received within 5 days of this notice's publication, a contract/order will be issued to Roche Diagnostics Corporation without further notice.
• Product Service Code: 6550
• NAICS Code: 325413