6640--Intent to Sole Source - ROCHE VENTANA STAIN AND CONSUMABLES
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Network Contracting Office 02, has issued a Special Notice indicating an Intent to Sole Source a contract to Roche Diagnostics Corporation for Roche Diagnostics Ventana Stain and Consumables. This procurement is for the Northport VA Medical Center. Interested parties capable of providing comparable items must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by April 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Overview
This notice serves as an intent to award a sole source contract for brand-name-only Roche Diagnostics Ventana Stain and Consumables. It is not a request for proposals or quotations, and no solicitation document currently exists. The government is seeking to identify if any other sources are capable of meeting this specific requirement.
Scope of Work
The contract will cover the purchase of various Ventana HE 600 series laboratory supplies, including:
- VENTANA HE 600 BLUING (Part Number: 06544347001, Quantity: 48)
- VENTANA HE 600 CLEANING SOLUTION (Part Number: 07257538001, Quantity: 168)
- VENTANA HE 600 DIFFERENTIATING SOLUTION (Part Number: 06544339001, Quantity: 96)
- VENTANA HE 600 EOSIN (Part Number: 06544304001, Quantity: 120)
- VENTANA HE 600 HEMATOXYLIN (Part Number: 07024282001, Quantity: 168)
- VENTANA HE 600 ORGANIC SOLUTION (Part Number: 07095163001, Quantity: 168)
- VENTANA HE 600 TRANSFER FLUID (Part Number: 06544380001, Quantity: 96)
- VENTANA HE 600 WASH (Part Number: 06544312001, Quantity: 72)
- VENTANA HE600 COVERSLIP ACTIVATOR (Part Number: 07534396001, Quantity: 24)
- VENTANA HE600 GLASS COVERSLIPS (Part Number: 06711138001, Quantity: 24)
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Requirements contract
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Period of Performance: Base year (June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027) plus four one-year option periods, extending through May 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Intent to Sole Source)
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is for informational purposes only; no contract award will be made based on responses. However, interested parties may submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) detailing their capability to meet the requirement. Submissions must include detailed data on capabilities, pricing, and technical information to demonstrate the availability of a comparable source. The government will consider EOIs received by the deadline.
Key Dates & Contact
- Published Date: April 20, 2026
- EOI Due Date: April 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Submission Email: Janelle.Bonafede@va.gov
- Primary Contact: Janelle Bonafede, Contracting Officer, Janelle.Bonafede@va.gov, 716-862-7461 ext. 24570