6515--Lebanon VA - ThinPrep 5000 Processor System | NCO 04
Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24425Q0428
- Agency
- Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Points of contact
-
- Yazmin Alvarez yazmin.alvarez@va.gov (302) 944-2511
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source a contract for a ThinPrep 5000 Processor System for the Lebanon VA Medical Center's Laboratory Department. The procurement is being pursued under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, which allows for sole source procurement when only one responsible source can meet agency requirements. The notice specifically identifies Hologic Sales and Services, LLC as the intended vendor for this specialized medical equipment. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1000 employees. The contract will provide an automated system for processing fluid-based gynecological, non-gynecological, and urine specimens.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to acquire a comprehensive ThinPrep 5000 processor system with specific technological capabilities for the VA's laboratory operations. Contractors interested in competing for this opportunity must submit their capability information to Contract Specialist Yazmin Alvarez by NOON EST on 03/26/2025, with all information to be provided at no cost or obligation to the government. The system requirements include FDA-approved technology, ability to process multiple specimen types, hands-free processing, automated vial handling, barcode tracking, an integrated imager, and a Compass stainer. The contract includes mandatory on-site vendor installation and training for up to 5 Cytology/Histology technologists, a one-year manufacturer's warranty, and 24/7 technical support with guaranteed on-site service within 24 hours. If no alternative responses are received, the VA will proceed with sole source negotiations with Hologic. Interested parties must demonstrate they can meet the comprehensive technical and service requirements outlined in the notice.
Notice text
INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
In accordance with FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No other Supplies or Services will satisfy agency requirement. The Lebanon VA Medical Center (LVAMC) intends to negotiate a Sole Source Award with Hologic Sales and Services, LLC (Hologic). They are located at 250 Campus Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752. Hologic shall provide: all resources necessary to accomplish the deliverables described in this Statement of Need (SON). The contractor shall be responsible for the following:
This scope requires that the contractor provide an automated ThinPrep 5000 processor system for the Laboratory Department at the Lebanon VAMC for the processing of fluid-based gynecological, non-gynecological and urine specimens. The system must include the following components/features, options:
FDA approved technology for use in a clinical laboratory.
Ability to process ThinPrep PAP test, ThinPrep Non-GYN and ThinPrep UroCyte samples.
Minimal daily maintenance, minimal hands-on time to perform maintenance.
Hands free processing
Automated vial uncapping and capping
Automated chain of custody
Barcode tracking of samples and slides
Includes an integrated imager
Includes a Compass stainer
Installation
Installation and Training: On-site vendor installation and training is required for up to 5 Cytology/Histology technologists.
Warranty of Equipment: Contractor must provide manufacturer warranty on all provided equipment and supplies for first year from date of receipt and verification of installation/operation.
Service and/or Maintenance: 24/7 technical support telephone assistance is required. On-site service within 24 hours, hardware, and software updates at no additional cost to the government during the warranty period.
The NAICS code for this procurement is 334516. The size standard is 1000 employees.
Interested parties that can meet the capabilities and requirements, may identify their interest and submit quotations. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements, must submit information about their capabilities no later than NOON EST, 03/26/2025. All information shall be provided at no cost, or obligation to the Government.
No solicitation will be made available. Information must be sent to the Contract Specialist, yazmin.alvarez@va.gov. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Contracting Department will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Hologic.
End of Document
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24425Q0428_1.docx | DOCX document |
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity on GovTribe
- Track it in your pipeline
- Find teaming partners
- Similar opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity