Intent to Sole Source - Roche Diagnostics Corporation
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), Network Contracting Office 23, has published an Intent to Sole Source for a firm-fixed price contract with Roche Diagnostics Corporation. This notice is for Chemical Analysis Instruments support at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center (MVAMC). It is not a request for competitive quotes, but interested vendors may submit capability statements.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for services related to Roche OEM equipment currently installed and used at the MVAMC. The justification for sole source is based on the equipment's compatibility and the fact that no other third-party vendor is authorized to install or service this equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract (Intent)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: April 29, 2026 (for capability statements)
- Published: April 27, 2026
Evaluation
This is an Intent to Sole Source under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b). While not a competitive solicitation, the Government will review capability statements from interested vendors to determine if the requirement can be procured on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete remains at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334516, and the Product Service Code (PSC) is 6630 (Chemical Analysis Instruments).