Attachment A VISN 16 A1C.xlsx

This document is a Sources Sought (SS) Notice for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Hemoglobin A1C testing instrumentation and reagents across VISN 16 VA healthcare facilities. The procurement seeks fully automated, FDA-approved ion-exchange High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) instruments for 7 medical centers and 14 outpatient clinics in the South Central VA Health Care Network. Key requirements include closed primary tube aspiration, national glycohemoglobin certification, connectivity to VA VistA Lab Information System, and all-inclusive cost-per-patient-reportable-result (CPRR) pricing.

The solicitation (Number 36C25625Q0885) targets Federal Supply Schedule Group 66 III Contract holders under SIN 605-1a, with a small business size standard of 1000 employees and NAICS code 334516. Interested vendors must submit detailed information by May 16, 2025, at 10:00 am CT to Tammie Chaney, including business details, socio-economic categories, contract copies, and product literature. The current document includes comprehensive laboratory location details and existing equipment information, showing each facility's current Tosoh G8 analyzers, annual testing volumes, and operational schedules. No award is guaranteed, and this is purely a market research initiative to assess potential contractor capabilities.