6640--CPT - ThinPrep Cytoprocessor - Ann Arbor
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Ann Arbor Healthcare System intends to award a sole source, Firm Fixed Price, 5-year IDIQ contract to Hologic Sales and Services, LLC for a ThinPrep Cytoprocessor system and associated services. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source under FAR 13.106-1(b)(2). Responses demonstrating competitive advantage are due by September 29, 2025.
Purpose and Rationale
The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System is transitioning from its current SurePath Cytoprocessor to the ThinPrep system. This shift is critical to align with industry standards and FDA requirements for HPV testing on expanded specimen types, specifically vaginal and anal specimens, which the ThinPrep fixative supports. The ThinPrep system and its associated reagents are proprietary to Hologic, making them the sole source for this requirement.
Scope of Work
The procurement includes one (1) standalone automated Cytology Processing and Papanicolaou nontoxic staining system, Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS), printer, toner, parts, technical and service manuals, reagents, consumables, supplies, and shipping/handling costs. It also covers a comprehensive Preventative and Emergency Repair Maintenance agreement (including non-refurbished materials, labor, transportation), operator and Pathologists training, and hardware/software updates.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price, 5-year ordering period IDIQ
- NAICS: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)
- Proposed Vendor: Hologic Sales and Services, LLC, 250 Campus Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) under Simplified Acquisition Procedures
Response Information
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or offers, and no solicitation package is available. Any interested party must submit clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
- Responses Due: Monday, September 29, 2025, by 4:30 PM Eastern Time.
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: Kellie Konopinski
- Email: Kellie.Konopinski@va.gov
- Phone: 734-222-4330