J065--534-26-3-241-0030/MEDICOPIA Bedside Specimen Labeling Solution; Lattice Inc.
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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), specifically Network Contracting Office (NCO) 07, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source delivery order to Lattice Inc. for a MEDICOPIA Bedside Specimen Labeling Solution. This system is crucial for automated positive patient identification during laboratory specimen collection. Responses from interested parties are due by March 4, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
Requirement Details
The requirement is for an automated positive patient identification system for laboratory specimen collection (e.g., blood, urine, stool, swabs). The specific solution is the MediCopia product, which includes integrated mobile computing, handheld computers, and scanners. This system must seamlessly interface with VA Medical Centers' CPRS and VISTA systems to mitigate misidentification errors and enhance process efficiency. The place of performance is the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston SC.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Intent to Sole Source (delivery order under FAR Part 13.106-1(b))
- Intended Contractor: Lattice Inc., 1751 S. Naperville Road, Ste 100, Wheaton Illinois 60189
- Duration: Base period plus 4 one-year options
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Product Service Code (PSC): J065 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 323120 (SBA Size Standard: 500 employees)
- Response Due: March 4, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- Published: February 27, 2026
Submission Requirements for Interested Parties
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. No solicitation document is available. However, any party believing they can provide the required solution must submit clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Submissions, in the form of a capabilities statement, must be sent electronically to Aunjelaca Miller (aunjelaca.miller@va.gov) with "BEDSIDE SPECIMEN SERVICES" in the subject line. Responsibility for ensuring timely receipt lies with the sender.