FAR 13.5 Sole Source Justification - 36C242-24-AP-3099.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification document under FAR 13.5 simplified procedures for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding contract 36C242-24-AP-3099. The document justifies a sole source award to Roche Diagnostics Corporation for providing molecular diagnostic testing services at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY using their existing COBAS 6800 analyzer system.

The contract period is from 10/01/2024 through 09/30/2025 and covers the provision of analyzer equipment, reagents, consumables, kits and supplies for PCR molecular diagnostic testing, including tests for HCV, HBV, CMV, HIV, SARS-CoV-2, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhea, and HPV. The justification cites that Roche is the only firm capable of providing supplies and services for the existing analyzer system, which has been in use since 2019 under contract #36C24219D0114. The VA determined that switching to different equipment would create substantial cost duplication and service interruption while a long-term contract is being developed. A lab committee is conducting market research for potential competition on a long-term contract beginning 10/01/2025.