6505--Abbott I-Stat Reagent | Sole Source

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4, Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a Firm-Fixed price Sole Source Federal Supply Schedule Order on Contract V797P-7322A with Large Business Abbott Laboratories, Inc. under the authority of FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(b) only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. A copy of the approved Limited Sources Justification is attached to this notice.

The proposed procurement is for the purchase of Abbott i-STAT Reagent Analyzers and Reagents for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS), Pathology and Laboratory Department. The Reagents requested are used for Point of Care testing which is used throughout the VAPHS at the Veteran bedside.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is

325412 and the size standard is 1250 employees.

This notice satisfies the requirement at FAR 5.201(b)(1), to publicize the proposed contract action. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation will be made available. Any responses received will only be considered for the purposes of determining the marketplace for future procurements. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Inquiries will only be accepted via to Justin.Erdley@va.gov. Responses Due by 12:30 PM (ET) on July 30, 2021. This will be the only notice of the Government's intent to solicit and award to one source to satisfy this requirement.