6640--Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System Blood Gas Testing on a Reagent Rental Agreement basis - Four Month FSS Task Order
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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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19, intends to award a sole source procurement to Roche Diagnostics Corporation for Blood Gas Testing services. This requirement is for a four-month FSS Task Order on a Reagent Rental Agreement basis, serving the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System (Muskogee) and Ernest Childers VA (Tulsa). This bridge contract ensures continuity of patient care while a new long-term FSS-BPA is awarded and facilities transition to new instrumentation. Responses from interested parties demonstrating capability are due by April 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers comprehensive Blood Gas Testing, including arterial and venous blood gas, electrolytes, glucose, and lactate testing. The services are provided under a Reagent Rental Agreement, meaning the contractor supplies the analyzers, reagents, supplies, consumables, maintenance, repairs, and training, with all associated costs bundled into the price of the reagents. During this four-month period, the VA facilities will continue to utilize the existing Roche Diagnostics Corporation blood gas analyzers already installed in their labs.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent (Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: Roche Diagnostics Corporation
- Contract Vehicle: Four-month FSS Task Order
- Purpose: Bridge contract to prevent service gaps between an expiring FSS Task Order (April 30, 2026) and a new long-term FSS-BPA (estimated award June 1, 2026, plus four-month transition).
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Business Size Standard: 1000 employees
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, 4:00 PM Mountain Time
- Published Date: April 28, 2026
Submission & Response
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties who believe they can meet the government's stated need are invited to identify their interest and capability. Responses must clearly demonstrate the ability to provide the required products and/or services and should include relevant information such as specifications, cut sheets, brochures, or capability statements. All responses must be sent via email to Juanita.Street@va.gov.
Important Notes
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award this requirement solely to Roche Diagnostics Corporation. A determination not to compete this requirement, based on responses received, is at the sole discretion of the Government. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice.