7A21--VISN 4 Hub Medicopia Software Specimen Collection System | New Requirement
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 VISN 04 Office, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to negotiate a sole source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Lattice, Inc.'s Medicopia Specimen Collection Software. This VISN-wide requirement will be fulfilled through Lattice's sole authorized distributor, Data Capture Solutions. This notice is for informational purposes and is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses to this notice of intent are due by February 16, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for the supply of Lattice, Inc.'s Medicopia Specimen Collection Software. This software is essential for the VISN 04 Hub, supporting specimen collection systems across the network.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Open Market BPA
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers)
- Product Service Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
- Response Due: February 16, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published Date: February 3, 2026
- Place of Performance: Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Submission & Evaluation
This notice explicitly states it is not a request for competitive proposals or offers. The Government intends to award a sole source contract to Data Capture Solutions for Lattice, Inc.'s Medicopia software. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement is solely within its discretion. The sole source justification for this action will be posted with, or 14 days after, the contract award. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be used.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Joanne Skaff, Contract Specialist
- Email: joanne.skaff@va.gov
- Note: No phone calls will be accepted.