J065--Roche BenchMark Strainers Agreement Intent to Sole Source Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
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), Network Contracting Office 10, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract on a sole source basis to Roche Diagnostics Corporation for Roche BenchMark Strainers Agreement. This acquisition is for the Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC. This is not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties may submit capabilities statements by March 26, 2026, demonstrating that competition would be advantageous.
Purpose & Scope
The Government intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Roche Diagnostics Corporation for the provision of Roche BenchMark Strainers Agreement. The VA believes that only Roche Diagnostics Corporation possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement for the Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: Roche Diagnostics Corporation, Inc.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Product/Service Code: J065 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies)
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or offers, and no solicitation package is available. However, contractors may submit a capabilities statement or quotation for consideration. 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
- Responses Due: March 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
- Published: March 18, 2026
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: Sara Wood
- Email: sara.wood1@va.gov