6640--Ventana Vantage System Upgrade and Service
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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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22, has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Roche Diagnostics, Inc. for Ventana Vantage Workflow System upgrades and service at the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) Histology Laboratory. This notice is for informational purposes, and the Government will consider capability statements from other sources to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. Responses are due April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for upgrades to the existing Ventana Vantage Workflow System and a service/maintenance agreement. The system is critical for tracking patient tissue specimens from accessioning through staining and case assembly, ensuring accurate patient identification on microscope slides.
Key deliverables include:
- New replacement label printers and barcode scanners.
- System update to Windows 11 (required by 9/30/2026).
- Service and maintenance coverage for the tracking system instrumentation.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Duration: One-year base period with four one-year option periods.
- Authority: Sole Source Award under FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), specifically FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)
- SBA Size Standard: 1,000 Employees
- Response Due: April 22, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time
- Published: April 16, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a formal solicitation. The Government has determined not to compete this requirement but will review responses to this NOI. Interested parties must submit clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Additional Notes
SDVOSB/VOSB respondents are encouraged to provide proof of Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) and acknowledge understanding of FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Sub-Contracting. All inquiries and capability statements must be submitted in writing via email to Samuel Han (Samuel.Han@va.gov), referencing "36C26226Q0657 – Ventana Vantage System Upgrade and Service" in the subject line.