6640--Roche LIAT Consumables FY 26-31
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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), Network Contracting Office 6, intends to negotiate a sole source, firm-fixed-price IDIQ contract with Roche Diagnostics for Roche LIAT Consumables for the Fayetteville Coastal Healthcare Center. This includes test kits and controls for COVID-19, COVID/Flu A&B/RSV, Strep A, and CT/NG/MG. This is an intent to sole source notice, not a request for competitive offers. Firms believing they can meet the requirement must respond by March 13, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Roche LIAT Consumables, specifically including, but not limited to, COVID-19, COVID/Flu A&B/RSV, Strep A, and CT/NG/MG test kits and controls. This is a Brand-Name Only requirement for the Fayetteville Coastal Healthcare System. These consumables are uniquely designed and manufactured by Roche to be used exclusively with Roche's instruments and equipment, such as the Cobas Liat System.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Sole Source, Firm-Fixed Price
- Effective Date: May 7, 2026
- Contractor: Roche Diagnostics (large business)
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (justified under FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source)
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, 8:00 AM EST
- Published: March 10, 2026
- Notice Identifier: 19116b548c9447beb8c92b3082b52b77
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is an intent to sole source due to market research indicating that Roche Diagnostics is the only responsible source capable of providing these highly specialized items without unacceptable delay or duplication of cost. Interested firms who believe they can meet this brand-name requirement must identify their interest and capability to the contract specialist via email within three (3) business days of the publication date. Respondents must indicate their business size (large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a), woman-owned) and U.S. or foreign ownership.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The Government will not pay for any information submitted. All replies must reference RFP 36C24626R0019.