J065--Intent to Sole Source Roche LIAT Maintenance Service FY 26-31
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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 6, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Roche Diagnostics for the maintenance of Roche Liat PCR Point of Care Analyzers at the Fayetteville Coastal Healthcare Center for Fiscal Years 2026-2031. This is not a request for competitive offers.
Purpose & Justification
The VA plans to negotiate directly with Roche Diagnostics, citing 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source). Market research indicates that Roche Liat analyzers and their maintenance are highly specialized and exclusively available from Roche Diagnostics without unacceptable delays or duplication of costs. Roche is identified as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the sole authorized provider for the maintenance of its products.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Sole Source Provider: Roche Diagnostics (Large Business)
- Period of Performance: FY 2026-2031 (effective May 7, 2026)
- Location: Fayetteville Coastal Healthcare Center
- NAICS Code: 325413 – In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
- PSC Code: J065 – Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment – Medical, Dental, Veterinary Equipment and Supplies
Response Information
This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Firms that believe they are capable of meeting this requirement must express their interest and capability via email to Ricky Farr (Ricky.Farr@va.gov) within three (3) business days of this publication. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Respondents must indicate their business size (large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a), or woman-owned) and ownership (U.S. or foreign).
Key Dates
- Published Date: March 24, 2026
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST
Additional Notes
The Government will consider responses but reserves the sole discretion to not compete this acquisition. No payment will be made for information submitted. All replies should reference RFP 36C24626Q0444.