Single Source Justification_Redacted.pdf

This single source justification document relates to solicitation number 36C24124Q0027 from the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 for Luminex Verigene Reader Gold maintenance and service. The solicitation seeks to award a sole source contract to Luminex Corporation for preventative maintenance, repair services, and technical support for Luminex Verigene molecular diagnostic analyzers and associated instrumentation. The period of performance is from date of award through September 30, 2023 with two additional one-year option periods. The justification for restricting competition and awarding a sole source contract centers around Luminex Corporation being the original equipment manufacturer and only provider authorized and capable of performing maintenance and repair for this specialized molecular diagnostic equipment.