6640--Supplies - ThinPrep Cytoprocessor and Reagents - Ann Arbor

SOL #: 36C25025Q0971Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)

DAYTON, OH, 45428, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

Laboratory Equipment And Supplies (6640)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e1a38956af7c4f08b6e34eaeefe10252/view

Timeline

Posted

Sep 22, 2025

Last Updated

Feb 12, 2026

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 10, has awarded a Firm Fixed-Price IDIQ contract to Hologic Sales and Service, LLC for ThinPrep Cytoprocessor and Reagents for the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. This award, with an award date of February 11, 2026, covers a standalone automated cytology processing and staining system, along with associated supplies and services, under a Cost Per Test (CPT) model.

Scope of Work

The contract provides for one (1) standalone automated Cytology Processing and Papanicolaou nontoxic staining system (ThinPrep 5000 processor), including an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS), printer, toner, parts, technical and service manuals. It also covers reagents, consumables, supplies, shipping, preventative and emergency repair maintenance, and operator/Pathologist training. Hardware and software updates are included. This system is crucial for the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System for both gyn and non-gyn specimen testing.

Contract Details

Awardee: Hologic Sales and Service, LLC (UEI: Q1NBY5GKN9Z3)
Award Date: February 11, 2026
Award Amount: $0.00 (as stated in the award document, consistent with a CPT contract)
Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price IDIQ, Cost Per Test (CPT)
Duration: Five-year ordering period, from February 16, 2026, to February 15, 2031.
Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
Product Service Code (PSC): 6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
NAICS Code: 334516

Rationale for Sole Source

This award was made on a sole source basis due to the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System's transition from the SurePath Cytoprocessor to the ThinPrep system. This transition aligns with industry standards and FDA requirements for HPV testing on expanded specimen types. The ThinPrep system and its associated reagents and consumables are proprietary to Hologic Sales and Services, LLC, making them the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's requirements. Market research confirmed no other sources or distributors for the required ThinPrep system, and the VA Rule of Two and SBA Rule of Two could not be met. The Hologic ThinPrep 5000 processor is identified as the only instrument meeting all salient characteristics.