6632--New - CTX iFOBT Analyzer SEPG 509356-271227

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 17 has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement to Polymedco, LLC for the acquisition of one OC-Auto Sensor Diana analyzer unit. This CLIA-compliant laboratory equipment is designated for the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System in Temple, Texas. The solicitation number is 36C25726Q0245, and the procurement is categorized under Product Service Code 6632 (Analysis Instruments, Medical Laboratory Use) and NAICS Code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). The sole source justification is based on 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), with the determination that no other supplies will satisfy the agency's requirements.

All responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations by January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time to demonstrate whether a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the government. Submissions should be sent via email to the contracting office in San Antonio, Texas, with the notice ID 36C25726Q0245 referenced. If no affirmative written response is received within 10 days of the January 20, 2026 publication date, a firm-fixed price contract will be awarded to Polymedco, LLC without further notice. Any contractor may participate in this opportunity regardless of size or status, provided they can demonstrate comparable capability to meet the agency's medical laboratory equipment requirements. This special notice represents the government's opportunity period to evaluate alternative sources before proceeding with the intended sole source award.