J065--Abbott Laboratories Optis Mobile System Intent to Sole Source For Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
Overview
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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 10, intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract on a sole source basis to Abbott Laboratories for the Abbott Laboratories Optis Mobile System Agreement. This acquisition is for the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. Responses demonstrating competitive advantage are due by May 19, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of the Abbott Laboratories Optis Mobile System Agreement. The Government believes that only Abbott Laboratories possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement and intends to solicit and negotiate with only this source. The system is intended for use at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: None (Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: Abbott Laboratories (SAM UEI: EF9EAJ1MF6U3)
- Place of Performance: Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC, 10701 East Blvd, Cleveland OH 44106
Response Requirements
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation. No solicitation package is available. However, contractors may submit a capabilities statement or quotation. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred by responses to this notice.
Key Dates & Contact
- Responses Due: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
- Published Date: May 12, 2026
- Contact: Sara Wood, Contracting Officer, sara.wood1@va.gov
Additional Notes
This opportunity includes the clause FAR 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors," which outlines requirements regarding non-discrimination based on race or ethnicity in various activities.