J065--RALS EHRM Software Upgrade (CERNER) | Base 3OY's Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 10, published a Special Notice on November 12, 2025, announcing its intent to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract for an Abbott RALS Integration with CERNER and a service agreement to Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc. This contract action pertains to the Dayton VA Medical Center located in Dayton, Ohio, and falls under PSC Category J065 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Medical Equipment). The solicitation number is 36C25026Q0107, and the contracting officer is Christopher Council. While this is a notice of intent and not a formal request for quote, the publication satisfies federal requirements under FAR Subpart 13.2 and FAR 5.201(b)(1) for transparent contract notification.

The primary objective of this acquisition is to upgrade and integrate Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Laboratory Information System (RALS) with the existing CERNER Electronic Health Record system at the Dayton VA Medical Center. Although the government has identified Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc. as its intended awardee, interested contractors may submit capabilities statements or quotations for consideration by the November 19, 2025 deadline at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time via email to Christopher.Council@va.gov. All responses must be submitted by the specified deadline, and the government will not reimburse any costs incurred in preparing submissions. There are no specific eligibility restrictions noted in the notice, though the sole-source designation indicates the government believes only the identified contractor possesses the unique capability to perform this specialized integration work. This notice represents an opportunity for qualified contractors to demonstrate relevant capabilities related to CERNER and diagnostic informatics system integration.