6640--Hologic ThinPrep Genesis System
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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), specifically the VHA Regional Procurement Office Central, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, Network Contracting Office 12, has issued a Special Notice of its intent to award a sole source, single award commodities contract to Hologic Sales and Service, LLC for the Hologic ThinPrep Genesis System. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties capable of meeting the requirement must submit written evidence by February 12, 2026, to demonstrate how competition would be advantageous for future procurements.
Purpose & Scope
The VA intends to procure the Genesis ThinPrep Processor from Hologic Sales and Service, LLC. This notice serves to publicize the proposed contract action as required by FAR 5.201(b)(1). The associated NAICS Code is 334516 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies) with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,000 employees.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source, Single Award Commodities Contract
- Intended Contractor: Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
- Product: Hologic ThinPrep Genesis System (Genesis ThinPrep Processor)
- NAICS Code: 334516
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees
Submission & Response
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation documents are currently available. However, interested parties may submit a written notice to Erica.Grimslid@va.gov by 17:00 CST on February 12, 2026. Submissions must include supporting evidence in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to meet the subject requirement. Responses will be considered, but the government retains sole discretion on whether to compete the proposed acquisition based on responses. Any submission must clearly and convincingly show that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Erica Grimslid, Contracting Officer
- Email: Erica.Grimslid@va.gov
- Phone: 414-844-4800 (Note: No telephone requests will be accepted for inquiries related to this notice; email only.)