Notification of Government Intent to Sole Source, MediaLab (brand) Laboratory Document Control Management System Services, Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Pathology and Laboratory Department, Biloxi, MS 39531

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 has issued a Special Notice regarding a notification of government intent to sole source laboratory document control management system services. The notice pertains to the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System's Pathology and Laboratory Department located in Biloxi, Mississippi. This procurement is categorized under Software Publishers (NAICS 513210) and falls within the IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software as a Service category (PSC DA10). The government has identified a specific vendor, MediaLab (brand), as the intended recipient of this contract award. The notice was posted on November 7, 2025, and represents the VA's formal announcement of its sole-source procurement decision.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to notify potential contractors of the government's intent to award a contract for MediaLab Laboratory Document Control Management System services without competitive bidding. Interested parties have until November 14, 2025, to submit any relevant information or objections to this sole-source determination. While the notice does not establish a traditional competitive opportunity, contractors may have the ability to challenge the sole-source justification or provide information supporting alternative solutions during the notice period. The VA's decision to pursue a sole-source procurement suggests that MediaLab's system possesses unique capabilities or compatibility requirements essential to the Pathology and Laboratory Department's operations. Additional details regarding the technical specifications, justification for sole-source selection, and specific service requirements are contained within the referenced attachment document.