6640--SPOT Imaging Pathstation Integrated Macro Imaging Systems for Grossing Workstations

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 1, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source contract for two SPOT Imaging Pathstations—Integrated Macro Imaging Systems for Grossing Workstations—to SPOT Imaging, a division of Diagnostic Instruments, Inc. This notice is published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 5.101(a)(1) and authorized under 10 U.S.C 2304(C)(1), which permits non-competitive procurement when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The equipment will be deployed at the VA Medical Center at West Roxbury, 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, Massachusetts. The Government's determination not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice remains solely within the Government's discretion. This is a firm-fixed-price contract vehicle, and the notice serves as a written notification to the public of the Government's intention to proceed with a sole-source award.

Interested parties may respond to this Special Notice by submitting clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government by the deadline of January 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. Responses and inquiries should be directed to Kim McCarthy, Contracting Specialist, at kim.mccarthy@va.gov. While this is not a request for competitive proposals, the Government's market research, conducted using NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), determined that SPOT Imaging is the sole source capable of providing the specialized hands-free imaging system with features including 20 MP image capture, 1080p HD video, 8x optical zoom with 4x digital zoom, auto-calibration, and one-click telepathology connectivity required for the VA's laboratory grossing workstations. No alternative vendors or competing sources were identified during the comprehensive market research phase. Contractors demonstrating capability and competitive advantage may submit unsolicited responses, though award to SPOT Imaging remains the Government's stated intent absent compelling evidence to reconsider.