7A21--Roche Ventana Slide Software, Support, and Maintenance
Overview
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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 the Network Contracting Office 4, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Roche Ventana Slide Software, Support, and Maintenance for the Lebanon VA Medical Center. The VA intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Roche Diagnostics Corporation. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties may submit capability information.
Scope of Work
The Lebanon VA Medical Center requires continuous reliability of its Roche Ventana Slide System, which is critical for pathological analysis. The contractor will provide:
- Software licenses and updates for Vantage Software, Ventana Connect, and uPath Subscription (up to 10 users).
- Preventive Maintenance (PM): One annual visit, calibration, and testing per OEM specifications.
- Corrective Maintenance/Repair Services: Unlimited telephone technical support, labor, travel, and parts. All parts must be Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and fully compatible.
- Equipment Covered: BenchMark Special Stainer, DP 200 Slide Scanner, Vantage Software, Ventana Connect, uPath Subscription.
- Documentation: Written reports detailing findings, certifications, maintenance, and repairs.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: Base year with four (4) option years.
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services)
- Size Standard: $34 Million
- Set-Aside: Intended Sole Source (to Roche Diagnostics Corporation)
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, not a solicitation for competitive proposals. However, responsible sources who believe they can meet the requirements may submit written capability information. Submissions must clearly demonstrate the ability to perform all required work and include:
- Company Name, SAM UEI number, Company's address
- Point of Contact information (title, phone, email)
- Business size/classification
- Relevant corporate experience with contract details (number, value, period, services, customer POC).
The government will use this information solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.
Deadlines & Contact
- Responses Due: Monday, March 30, 2026, by 6:00 AM ET.
- Submission Method: Email to jefferson.mann@va.gov.
- Contract Specialist: Jefferson Mann (jefferson.mann@va.gov, 717-202-5456).
- Program Point of Contact (for technical questions, not submissions): Frank Wornyo (Frank.Wornyo@va.gov, 717-272-6621 x4181).