Notification of Intent to Consolidate Requirements – HCD-W Cost-Per-Reportable-Results Chemistry Testing Supplies
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Defense Health Agency (DHA) Contracting Activity (CA), Healthcare Contracting Division - West (HCD-W) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Consolidate contract requirements for clinical chemistry analyzer testing supplies. This notice informs the public that the Senior Procurement Executive has formally approved the consolidation of requirements for twenty-four (24) military treatment facilities (MTFs) within the HCD-W AOR. This is for informational and planning purposes only; it is not a solicitation, and no offers are being requested or accepted at this time.
Scope of Work
The consolidated requirements will cover clinical chemistry analyzers, including wet chemistry analyzers (with and without automation) and dry chemistry analyzers. The acquisition will utilize a "reagent rental" approach under a Cost-Per-Reportable-Result (CPRR) pricing arrangement, which includes analyzer equipment, maintenance, and services. The consolidation aims to reduce administrative burden, improve standardization, achieve cost savings through volume discounts, and enhance quality improvements across the MTFs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Consolidate)
- Anticipated Solicitation Type: Two (2) to three (3) consolidated single-award delivery orders.
- Contract Vehicle: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Group 66, Part III (66-III), category 605-1A.
- Duration: 12-month base delivery period with up to six (6) 12-month option periods, for a total potential period of up to seven (7) years.
- Anticipated Solicitation Number: HT941026Q2031
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about May 6, 2026, on GSA eBuy.
- Anticipated Award Timeline: No later than the end of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026.
- Published: April 28, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
No small business set-aside is anticipated. Extensive market research, including RFI responses, indicated that only large businesses are expected to fulfill these requirements, and no small businesses are currently performing on similar contracts within the HCD-W AOR.
Additional Notes
The approved Determination & Findings (D&F) document justifying this consolidation will be published concurrently with the anticipated solicitation. The current approach involves twenty-one (21) separate contract actions, which the consolidation seeks to streamline.