7E20--Remote Automated Laboratory System Software and Support

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) intends to award a sole

source, firm fixed price contract to ABBOTT RAPID DIAGNOSTICS INFORMATICS, INC for Remote Automated Laboratory System Software and Support. The procurement is on behalf of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, on behalf of San Francisco Health Care System.

VA San Francisco has implemented and utilized the RALS system since at least 2016 and given the results of the Sources Sought Notice, Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc. (H6ZLTSJFD465) is the only firm capable of providing the needed supplies and services without the Veteran s Health Administration experiencing substantial duplication of cost that could not be expected to be recovered through competition. The required items are specialized, unique to the market, and proprietary to Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc., the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Given the proprietary nature of the RALS System, the assertion from the OEM that the items are exclusively available from Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc., and that there are no authorized resellers/distributors in the United States, there is no opportunity for any other company to partner with the manufacturer or an authorized reseller.

The specific items required are attached.

VA s Gray Market Items terms and conditions apply pursuant to VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market Items and VAAR 852.212-72 Gray Market and Counterfeit Items. As a result, vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the items identified to be eligible for participation with this acquisition. Vendor must be able to provide the documentation that demonstrates such aforementioned authority.

The solicitation for this action will be posted to beta.sam.gov and all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. After consideration, the Government will determine whether to proceed with the sole source acquisition. Please keep in mind that patient care and choice in the decision is the highest priority to the VA. The solicitation will be posted on or about June 26, 2026.

Please respond to Tawnya Krommenhoek at tawnya.krommenhoek@va.gov no later than Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 10:00 am Mountain Standard Time. With your response, please provide evidence showing compliance with the aforementioned Gray Market clauses. Failure to provide the required information may result in a determination that your company is not a viable source.

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