6640--NEW - RALS Accu-chek

Special Notice Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 17, intends to award a Firm-Fixed priced, Base plus (3) Option Year contract to Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc for procurement of the following services:

Item No

Item Description

Quantity

Unit

1

RALS-WEB3 License Agreement for ACCU-CHEK INFORM II MODULE (BASE YEAR)

1

YR

2

RALS-WEB3 License Agreement for ACCU-CHEK INFORM II MODULE (OPTION 1)

1

YR

3

RALS-WEB3 License Agreement for ACCU-CHEK INFORM II MODULE (OPTION 2)

1

YR

4

RALS-WEB3 License Agreement for ACCU-CHEK INFORM II MODULE (OPTION 3)

1

YR

The Remote Automated Laboratory Systems (RALS) Web3 software technology is to connect multiple devices to one data manager. The RALS software enables review and release of patient results to the LIS directly from each unit. It allows the ability to manage, update, review and troubleshoot quality control results, operator and device issues remotely. This system is currently in place at the requested facility.

This notice is not to be considered a request for quotations or proposals. A contract will not be awarded based on an offer received in response to this notice; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Proposals or offers received will be used to determine if a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the government. If no affirmative written response is received within 5 days from the publication of this notice, a contract/order will be issued to Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc without any further notice.

The proposed contract actions are for supplies, which the government intends to negotiate with only one source. The anticipated statutory authorities permitting other than full and open competition for the requirement is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The proposed sole source procurement will be made by a pricing agreement with Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc.