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This document is a Special Notice for a single-source procurement by the VA Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO-8) to acquire a FIT Analyzer Polymedco-Diana for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The procurement is a firm-fixed price contract with Polymedco Cancer Diagnostics Products LLC for a medical testing platform replacement, identified under NAICS code 334516 and PSC 6640. The VA intends to replace an obsolete testing platform with the current FIT Analyzer Polymedco-OC Diana model, citing only one capable source under FAR 13.106-1(b).

Firms challenging the single-source procurement must submit clear evidence of their capability to provide equivalent services/supplies by December 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, via email to Darrin.Alexander2@va.gov. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the contract, and no reimbursement will be provided for submitted capabilities information. The proposed contract aims to ensure high-quality medical testing and disease discovery for patients by replacing outdated diagnostic equipment.