6630--Polymedco Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test-CPRR - Chillicothe VAMC - Notice of Intent to Sole Source
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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), Chillicothe VA Medical Center, intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Polymedco Cancer Diagnostics Products LLC. for the Polymedco Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test-CPRR system. This notice is an intent to negotiate with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for these unique and highly specialized supplies and services. Responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence for competition are due by April 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide the Polymedco Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test-CPRR system, including:
- OC Auto-Sensor iO FOBT Analyzer with extended service.
- Cost per Test (1000 units).
- Sampling Bottles (various quantities).
- Customized Personal Mailers.
- Various associated reagents, calibration kits, controls, buffer, wash solution, and instrument cups/cuvettes.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Base year plus four one-year option periods (5 years total).
- Set-Aside: Intended sole source to Polymedco Cancer Diagnostics Products LLC. (a small business and OEM).
- Response Due: Monday, April 20, 2026, 1:00 pm EST.
- Published: April 16, 2026.
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government believes only Polymedco Cancer Diagnostics Products LLC. possesses the required capabilities. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Additional Notes
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,000 Employees.
- PSC Code: 6630 (Chemical Analysis Instrument).
- Procurement is conducted under FAR Part 12 and GSAR 538.7104-(a)(1)(ii) due to the unique or highly specialized nature of the supplies/services.
- Point of Contact: Lonnelle Jones, lonnelle.jones@va.gov.