6640--Intent to Sole Source - ROCHE VENTANA STAIN AND CONSUMABLES
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 02 (36C242), has issued a Special Notice regarding its intent to sole source the purchase of Roche Diagnostics Ventana Stain and Consumables for the Northport VA Medical Center. This procurement is for essential laboratory equipment and supplies (PSC 6640) to be used with existing Roche Ventana HE 600 automated stainers for patient testing. The VA has determined that Roche Diagnostics Corporation is the only responsible source.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for brand-name-only Roche HE600 and Benchmark reagents and consumables, including specific items like VENTANA HE 600 BLUING, CLEANING SOLUTION, EOSIN, HEMATOXYLIN, and various other stains and fluids. These products are critical for Immunohistochemistry (IHC) slide staining and must be compatible with the Northport VA's current Roche Ventana HE 600 system.
Contract Details
- Type: Requirements contract (firm-fixed-price)
- Duration: One base year (June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027) plus four option/pricing periods, extending through May 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Laboratory Analytical Instrument Manufacturing)
Sole Source Justification & Process
Market research, including searches on NAICS code 334516, FPDS, GSA, SCMC, and ADDS UP, yielded no alternative sources capable of meeting the brand-name-only requirement due to compatibility with existing equipment. An Intent to Sole Source Notice (Solicitation Number 36C24226Q0551) was posted on SAM.gov from April 20, 2026, to April 28, 2026, inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from other potential sources. Zero responses were received by the deadline. The government has concluded that Roche Diagnostics Corporation is the sole provider.
Key Dates & Contact
- Original EOI Response Deadline: April 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EST (now passed)
- Published Date: June 3, 2026
- Contracting Office: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF / 242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)
- Point of Contact: Janelle Bonafede, Contracting Officer, Janelle.Bonafede@va.gov, 716-862-7461 ext. 24570.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as an update and justification for the sole source award. An award number (36C24226D0059) and date (June 2, 2026) are mentioned in a justification document, indicating the finalization of the sole source determination.