6632--Polymedco OC Auto Sensor
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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), specifically the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 supporting the Central Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Polymedco for one (1) OC-SENSOR DIANA FOBT Analyzer. This acquisition is necessary because Polymedco is sunsetting the currently used OC-Auto Micro 80 analyzer, requiring a transition to the new model while maintaining compatibility with existing FIT collection vials. Responses from interested parties are due by March 09, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
CAVHS requires a fully automated, moderate-complexity FIT method for fecal occult blood testing. Key specifications for the OC-SENSOR DIANA FOBT Analyzer include:
- Throughput: Approximately 280 tests per hour.
- Capacity: At least 150 samples on board.
- Dimensions: Must fit within a 30in x 30in x 30in bench space.
- Technology: Uses latex agglutination immune-turbidimetry for human hemoglobin detection.
- Interfacing: Must interface with VistA or Cerner (VA LIS) and be compatible with VA-approved middleware.
- Compliance: FDA-cleared for occult blood testing and compliant with 21 CFR regulations, VA, and local CAVHS policies for medical device connectivity, electrical safety, and cybersecurity.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Anticipated Award Date: March 26, 2026
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,000 employees.
- Response Due: March 09, 2026, 10:00 AM CST
- Published Date: February 17, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is a notice of intent to sole source, not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties who disagree with this action may submit a letter of interest demonstrating:
- Technical expertise.
- An Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorization letter to sell/distribute OEM products.
- Compatibility of their product with existing fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) collection vials and VISN-wide standardization initiatives.
- Whether their product is domestic or non-domestic.
Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Submissions are to be sent via email only to Contract Specialist Carmyn E. Williams at Carmyn.Williams@va.gov with "36C25626Q0383 Notice of Intent" in the subject line. Late responses will not be accepted, and telephone inquiries are not permitted.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Carmyn E. Williams
- Email: Carmyn.Williams@va.gov
- Phone: 713-799-0795