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- Solicitation number
- 36C26126Q0619
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This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Remote Automated Laboratory System (RALS) Software and Support services. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) on behalf of San Francisco Health Care System, intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc. (DUNS: H6ZLTSJFD465) for the provision of specialized RALS system software and support services. VA San Francisco has utilized the proprietary RALS system continuously since 2016. Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc. has been identified as the only firm capable of providing the required supplies and services without incurring substantial duplication of costs that could not be recovered through competition.
The procurement is justified on the grounds that the RALS system is specialized, unique to the market, and proprietary to Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc., the Original Equipment Manufacturer. No authorized resellers or distributors exist in the United States, eliminating opportunities for alternative vendors or partnerships with competitors. Eligible vendors must be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller and must provide documentation demonstrating such authority. The contract is subject to VA's Gray Market Items terms and conditions pursuant to VAAR 852.212-71 and VAAR 852.212-72. The solicitation will be posted to beta.sam.gov, and additional specific items required are detailed in attached documentation.
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Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| Remote Automated Laboratory System Software and Support |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 89086 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C26126Q0619 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 06-30-2026 10AM MOUNTAIN TIME, DENVER, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
SET-ASIDE
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 7E20 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 541512 |
| PLACE OF PERFORMANCE |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
VA San Francisco Health Care System
4150 Clement St
San Francisco CA
| POSTAL CODE |
| 94121 |
| COUNTRY |
| USA |
CONTACT INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
Network Contracting Office 21 VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System 6900 N. Pecos Road, Building 6 North Las Vegas NV 89086
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contracting Officer Tawnya Krommenhoek tawnya.krommenhoek@va.gov tawnya.krommenhoek@va.gov
DESCRIPTION
PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to ABBOTT RAPID DIAGNOSTICS INFORMATICS, INC for Remote Automated Laboratory System Software and Support. The procurement is on behalf of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, on behalf of San Francisco Health Care System.
VA San Francisco has implemented and utilized the RALS system since at least 2016 and given the results of the Sources Sought Notice, Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc. (H6ZLTSJFD465) is the only firm capable of providing the needed supplies and services without the Veteran’s Health Administration experiencing substantial duplication of cost that could not be expected to be recovered through competition. The required items are specialized, unique to the market, and proprietary to Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc., the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Given the proprietary nature of the RALS System, the assertion from the OEM that the items are exclusively available from Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc., and that there are no authorized resellers/distributors in the United States, there is no opportunity for any other company to partner with the manufacturer or an authorized reseller.
The specific items required are attached.
VA’s Gray Market Items terms and conditions apply pursuant to VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market Items and VAAR 852.212-72 Gray Market and Counterfeit Items. As a result, vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the items identified to be eligible for participation with this acquisition. Vendor must be able to provide the documentation that demonstrates such aforementioned authority.
The solicitation for this action will be posted to beta.sam.gov and all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. After consideration, the Government will determine whether to proceed with the sole source acquisition. Please keep in mind that patient care and choice in the decision is the highest priority to the VA. The solicitation will be posted on or about June 26, 2026.
Please respond to Tawnya Krommenhoek at tawnya.krommenhoek@va.gov no later than Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 10:00 am Mountain Standard Time. With your response, please provide evidence showing compliance with the aforementioned Gray Market clauses. Failure to provide the required information may result in a determination that your company is not a viable source.
(End of Notice)
See attached document: Items_36C26126Q0619.
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