Sole Source Justification - Redacted.pdf

This sole source justification requests Roche Cobas 6800 System supplies for the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16. The related solicitation seeks supplies for the Roche Cobas 6800 diagnostic platform, which is the only system approved and currently in use for clinical testing at the agency's facilities. Only Roche is authorized to produce compatible, certified supplies for this proprietary instrument. A transition to an alternative analyzer or supplies would require purchasing new equipment, extensive validation and staff training, disrupting clinical operations. The sole source procurement is therefore deemed necessary to maintain continuity of care. The requested supplies will be used from October 2022 through September 2023.