36C24224Q0973.docx
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This document is a Special Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 (VISN 2), announcing their intent to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Abbott for a middleware solution that can interface with the VA's existing i-STAT point of care testing devices and servers.
The VA has a requirement for a connectivity solution that is compatible with their current RALS system and i-STAT equipment. Market research determined that Abbott is the sole source able to meet this requirement, as other vendors like Roche and Siemens cannot provide connectivity to the existing VA-owned i-STAT devices. The notice provides details on the specific items to be procured, including i-STAT modules, RALS-Web3 browser access, and HL7 lab interfacing. Capability statements from responsible sources are due by September 10, 2024, but the final determination to compete the contract is at the Government's discretion.
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Special Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| Notice of Intent to Sole Source |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 12203 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C24224Q0973 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 09-10-2024 12:00 PM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 10 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 6515 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 513210 |
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office NCO2 20 Madison Avenue Extension Albany NY 12203
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contracting Officer Lindsay Goldsmith lindsay.goldsmith@va.gov
(518) 626-7194
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
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DESCRIPTION
| *= Required Field |
| Special Notice |
Special Notice
This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for quotes.
The Department of Veterans Affairs on behalf of VISN 02 Upstate Medical Centers intends award to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), sole source action to:
| Name of Contractor: |
| Abbott |
| Street Address: |
| 915 East High Street, Suite 500 |
| City, State, Zip: |
| Charlottesville, Virginia 22901-2899 |
VISN 2 has a requirement to procure a middleware solution for point of care (POC) testing connectivity that can be used with an existing server and is able to interface with existing i-STAT devices and support advanced i-STAT quality control features.
Upstate medical centers are currently using the RALS connectivity system with existing VA owned Abbott i-STAT systems (equipment and servers). Three companies were identified as capable of providing the general requirements for connectivity with RALS, but only one is able to support the data management of all existing VA point of care instruments; Roche and Siemens fail to provide connectivity for the existing VA owned i-STAT equipment.
In accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b), it has been determined that only one source is reasonably available due to the requirement for compatibility with existing equipment and servers, and therefore limits this requirement to a brand name only procurement. Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR part 10; Abbott as the manufacturer and licenser, of i-STAT has identified themselves as the sole distributor of these licenses and associated products and has expressed interested in fulfilling this requirement.
This notice of intent to sole source with justification for brand name only satisfies the public posting requirements of FAR 13.501.
Item
QTY
| i-STAT® Module |
| 1 |
| Meter Connections (existing equip) |
| 26 |
| RALS-Web3 Browser Based Remote Access |
| 4 |
| LIS HL7 Un-Solicited Results |
| 1 |
| ADT In-Hospital Patient Verification |
| 1 |
Veterans Health Administration prohibits the use of gray market items in their Medical Centers. Gray market items are considered to be items outside of the original equipment manufacturer’s intended distribution channels.
This notice is not a request for quotes; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the Government. All capability statements must be received by no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on September 10, 2024. Responses to be submitted to Lindsay Goldsmith, Contracting Officer at lindsay.goldsmith@va.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
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