6630--Polymedco Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test-CPRR Cincinnati VAMC - Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C25026Q0486
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 10
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6630 Chemical Analysis Instruments
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (VISN 10), Cincinnati VA Medical Center, issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source on April 15, 2026, for the procurement of Polymedco Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) equipment and related supplies. This special notice announces the agency's intention to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract exclusively to Polymedco Cancer Diagnostics Products LLC., the original equipment manufacturer located in Cortland Manor, New York. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a Product Service Code of 6630 (Chemical Analysis Instrument). The acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 12 for commercial products and services. The government has determined that only Polymedco possesses the unique and specialized capabilities necessary to meet this requirement.
The purpose of this procurement is to obtain the OC-Sensor iO FOBT Analyzer system and associated consumables, including one analyzer unit with extended service, calibration kits, reagents, controls, wash solutions, sampling bottles, thermal paper, and customized personal mailers, with services provided at a rate of 4,800 tests per device per patient. The contract term will consist of a base year plus four one-year option periods totaling five years. Interested parties have until April 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time to submit clear and convincing evidence demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the government if they wish to challenge the sole-source determination. The contracting office is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, with Contract Specialist Lonnelle Jones serving as the point of contact. Only Polymedco Cancer Diagnostics Products LLC., a small business, is eligible to receive this contract award based on the government's sole-source justification.
Notice text
Notice of Intent to Sole Source Polymedco Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test-CPRR Cincinnati VAMC
Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220, intends to negotiate a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed-Price, 5-year option periods (Base plus 4 year one year options) to one small business, Polymedco Cancer Diagnostics Products LLC., 510 Furnace Dock Road, Cortland Manor, NY 10567, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for this requirement.
The Contractor shall provide the following commercial equipment and services:
Mfr Number
Description
Qty
OCSIO
OC Auto- Sensor iO FOBT Analyzer Includes Extended Service
1
VA-CPT1
Cost per Test (1 device per patient reportable)
4800
VAOC-CR
Credit for Devices
included
OCIOL
OC-Sensor iO Latex Reagent (2 x 100)
included
OCIOC
OC-Sensor iO Calibration Kit (10 x 1ml, 2 x 45ml Diluent)
included
OCIOB
OC-Sensor iO Buffer 200 ml (660 Tests/Bottle)
included
OCQN
OC-Sensor iO Negative Control (5 x 1 ml)
included
OCIOQP
OC-Sensor iO Positive Control (5 x 1 ml)
included
OCIOW
OC-Sensor iO Wash Solution (1 x 120 ml)
included
OC80CUV
OC-Auto Micro 80 Cuvettes (1 x 100)
included
TT-88
OC-Auto Micro 80 Instrument Cups (2 bags of 500)
included
OCPUIO-VA1 220117
Customized Personal Mailers Chillicothe 20 per box (1 device per mailer)
12
OCSIO1
Sampling Bottles (4 x 50 Sampling Bottles)
1
OCSIO2
Sampling Bottles (20 x 50 Sampling Bottles)
1
TP-5
Thermal Paper (5 Rolls per Box)
2
The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The NAICS Size is 1,000 Employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6630 Chemical Analysis Instrument.
This procurement is being conducted under Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and in accordance with (IAW) GSAR 538.7104-(a)(1)( ii), 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 firm fixed price contract with base plus four option years is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 1:00 pm EST, on Monday, April 20, 2026. Point of contact is Lonnelle Jones, e-mail lonnelle.jones@va.gov.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| 36C25026Q0486.docx | DOCX document |
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