The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to Roche Diagnostics Corporation, a manufacturer of in vitro diagnostics, to procure a Ventana HE600 Stainer System for the Asheville VA Medical Center. The contract, valued at $272,320.00, does not have a set-aside designation and was awarded on a sole-source basis to Roche as the only responsible source. The Ventana HE600 is a specialized 3-in-1 staining system that eliminates the need for alcohol, distilled water, and manual waste disposal, making it suitable for the requirements of the Asheville VAMC. Roche Diagnostics holds multiple General Services Administration (GSA) schedule contracts and Indefinite Delivery Contracts with the VA, Department of Defense, and other federal agencies, providing a range of laboratory equipment, reagents, and services to support healthcare delivery for veterans, active duty personnel, and other beneficiaries.