36C24226Q0960.docx
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This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a federal contract for in vitro diagnostic testing services. The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Network Contracting Office NCO2, representing VISN2 South Medical Centers, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) sole source contract to QIAGEN LLC, located at 19300 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874-1415. The requirement is for FDA-approved, cell-mediated immunity (IGRA) tests capable of detecting Mycobacterium infections using chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA) technology on LIAISON analyzers. The specific product is QuantiFERON TB Gold testing, which QIAGEN manufactures and exclusively distributes. Market research conducted under FAR Part 10 determined that only QIAGEN can fulfill this requirement as a whole due to compatibility with the VA's existing LIAISON analyzer infrastructure and the absence of alternative sources meeting the salient characteristics.
The response deadline for capability statements is September 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Responses must be submitted to Contracting Officer Lindsay Goldsmith at lindsay.goldsmith@va.gov. The solicitation number is 36C24226Q0960, with a Product Service Code of 6550 and NAICS Code 325413. The contracting office is located in Albany, NY 12203. No subcontracting opportunities are available for this requirement. The VA prohibits the use of gray market items, requiring products sourced through the original equipment manufacturer's intended distribution channels. While this notice is not a request for quotes, all responsible sources may submit capability statements for government consideration; however, the government retains sole discretion to proceed with the sole source award based on the justification that no other viable sources exist.
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SUBJECT*
Notice of Intent to Sole Source; Qiagen LLC
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 12203 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C24226Q0960 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 09-15-2026 10:00 AM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 6550 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 325413 |
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
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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 (DVA) Network Contracting Office NCO2, on behalf of VISN2 South Medical Centers, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), sole source action to:
| Name of Contractor: |
| QIAGEN LLC |
| Street Address: |
| 19300 Germantown Road |
| City, State, Zip: |
| Germantown, MD 20874-1415 |
VISN02 medical centers have a recurring requirement for US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD), cell mediated immunity (IGRA) tests for detecting Mycobacterium infections using chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA) on LIAISON analyzers.
Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10, reviewing the offerings and capabilities available through the current marketplace. In accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 6.103-1, it has been determined that only one source is reasonably available, QIAGEN LLC.
QIAGEN is the manufacturer and sole distributor of the QuantiFERON TB Gold testing. QuantiFERON is the only test capable of meeting the salient characteristics of the requirement and providing the necessary compatibility with the Department of Veterans Affairs existing LIAISON analyzers.
Market research failed to produce additional sources capable of fulfilling this requirement as a whole; No subcontracting opportunities are available for this requirement.
In accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) this notice of intent to sole source with justification to limit sources, satisfies the public posting requirements.
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 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time on September 15, 2025. 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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