LSJ Contract Modification to Sysmex BPA, 36C24925A0033 P00005
Overview
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Original Source
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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), specifically NCO 09, has issued a Special Notice regarding a sole-source contract modification to an existing Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with Sysmex America, Inc. This modification, identified as 36C24925A0033 P00005, is for the provision of urinalysis equipment and services on a cost-per-reportable-results basis for the Memphis, TN area.
Scope of Work
This modification adds specific line items to the BPA, including the purchase of chemical reagents, delivery, installation, and implementation of one (1) leased UN-9000N-122 instrument with wagon and ST (sample feeder and collector). The system comprises five (5) analytical modules, two (2) Novus chemistry strip readers, two (2) UF 5000 microscopic particle analyzers, and one (1) UD-10 urine particle digital imaging analyzer.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source Contract Modification to an existing BPA (FSS Contract V797D-40235)
- Estimated Value: $426,373.38 over five ordering periods (March 1, 2026 - September 30, 2029)
- Authority: Justified under FAR Subpart 538.71 and FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(C) as a logical follow-on to a previously competed FSS order.
- Published: February 2, 2026
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source / Limited Sources Justification)
Rationale for Sole Source
The justification highlights the need for comprehensive laboratory operations, consistency in quality, operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and technological compatibility. Sysmex America, Inc. was selected due to its existing integration and a 22.6% discount off FSS pricing, resulting in savings of $124,664.74.
Relevance to Bidders
This notice serves as a transparency measure for a non-competitive action. While this specific modification is sole-sourced, other vendors interested in providing chemical analysis instruments or urinalysis equipment and services to the VA may use this information to understand the agency's current procurement strategy and identify potential future opportunities in this domain.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Athena Evert (athena.evert@va.gov)