6630--VISN Lab Urinalysis Bridge BPA
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
A later notice was posted: the Limited / Sole Source Justification from .
- Solicitation number
- 36C25626Q1332
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 16
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 36C25627A0007-36C25627A0007
- 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 Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 has awarded a sole-source Blanket Purchase Agreement to Beckman Coulter, Inc. for automated urinalysis instrumentation, digital imaging microscopy, reagents, calibrators, controls, training, service, and interfacing for laboratory operations, with a total value of $713,264.91 under contract 36C25627A0007, effective October 1, 2026.
The justification cites FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B), asserting that only Beckman Coulter is capable of providing the required supplies and services at the necessary quality level because the instrumentation is unique and highly specialized. Market research identified three potential vendors on the GSA Federal Supply Schedule—Beckman, Siemens, and Sysmex—but only Beckman offers both macroscopic urine chemical analysis and automated digital urine microscopy instrumentation integrated as required. The VA determined that transitioning to another contractor would require significant retraining, new validations, interface establishment, and procedural updates, resulting in unacceptable delays and service interruptions to critical patient care. Beckman's equipment is currently deployed and fully validated across all participating laboratories, staff are trained and competent, and systems are fully bi-directionally interfaced with VA VistA.
The BPA is a bridge award with a six-month base period through March 31, 2027, and a three-month option period. It applies to 8 medical centers and 20 outpatient clinic laboratories across the VISN 16 region. Place of performance is South Central VA Health Care Network facilities. The short-term structure allows continued operations while a competitive long-term solicitation is developed.
Notice text
This serves as notice to all interested parties that this requirement has been awarded as a Sole Source to BECKMAN COULTER, INC. Justification and Approvals attached Awarded contract 36C25627A0007 to BECKMAN COULTER, INC for 713264.91000000 on 2026-10-01.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| LSJ 2026 UA redacted 1026_Redacted.pdf | ||
| 36C25627A0007_1.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 6630--VISN Lab Urinalysis Bridge BPA | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification |
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