MK2 SORTER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 the Louis Stokes Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Cleveland, OH, requires an HCTS2000 MK2 Automated Specimen Sorter. This is an urgent purchase justified as a single-source award due to the critical need for compatibility with the VA's Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) platform.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes one (1) HCTS2000 MK2 Automated Specimen Sorter (CLIN 0001) along with comprehensive services:
- Installation, configuration, and system integration with LIS/EHRM (CLIN 0002).
- On-site training and user support (CLIN 0003).
- Warranty and maintenance support (CLIN 0004). The system must provide automated barcode scanning, specimen identification, accessioning, and routing capabilities to support laboratory accessioning operations within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (PALMS).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for Single Source Award (Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 12 for commercial products).
- Estimated Dollar Value: $77,900.00
- Required Delivery: 60 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Published: April 23, 2026.
Evaluation
This is a justification for a single-source award, indicating that competition is restricted. Market research confirmed that the HCTS2000 MK2 system is only available through authorized channels controlled by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). No other sources could provide the required system with validated compatibility and timely integration, especially given the urgent need for EHRM compatibility.
Additional Notes
This acquisition is conducted under FAR 6.302-2 (Urgent and Compelling Need) and FAR Part 18 (Emergency Acquisitions). The justification was effective on December 30, 2025.