Intent to Sole Source - FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Hologic Inc. for a Fluent Fluid Management System. The procurement is specifically for Keller Army Community Hospital located at West Point, NY, to support minimal GYN surgical procedures for VA and Keller patients. The contract involves supplying one brand-specific Hologic Fluent Fluid Management System to be used primarily for polyp and fibroid removal services. This Special Notice was posted on May 5, 2025, with a response deadline of May 12, 2025. The solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors about the VA's intention to directly award a contract to Hologic Inc. without a competitive bidding process. Interested parties are invited to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) by May 12, 2025, at 2:00pm EST, with responses to be emailed directly to the contracting officer, Janelle Bonafede from the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 in Cheektowaga, NY. While this is not a formal request for proposals, the VA will review submitted information to determine if a competitive procurement might be necessary. The solicitation includes one Fluent Pro System and multiple associated disposable and surgical accessories, with quantities ranging from 1-2 units per item type. Contractors interested in providing feedback or challenging the sole source determination should follow the specified submission guidelines and provide compelling alternative information before the stated deadline.