POC Glucose Analyzers

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 is conducting a sole source solicitation for StatStrip Glucose Strips, Control Solutions, Linearity Kits, and Extended Meter Warranties for the VA San Francisco Healthcare System. The procurement requires CLIA-waived glucose testing equipment suitable for hospital settings, including critically ill patients, with specific technical specifications including a test time of 6 seconds or less, a sample volume of 2 microliters or less, and a linear range of 10-600 mg/dL. All products must be new from an Original Equipment Manufacturer and include full licensing, warranty, and service terms. The solicitation does not specify formal evaluation criteria beyond compliance with technical requirements and pricing competitiveness. Quotes must be submitted to Shelley.Self2@va.gov no later than January 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM PST, and any questions must be received 72 hours prior to the closing period.

This solicitation is not set aside for small businesses despite the standard allowing for small business consideration under NAICS code 334516. Nova Biomedical Corporation is the identified incumbent and sole source contractor, as their glucose meters are the only FDA-cleared and CLIA-waived meters meeting the requirements for all patient populations. The contract period runs for five years from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2031, consisting of a base year and four option years. The procurement includes specific quantities: 62 cases of glucose strips (1,800 test strips per case), 180 bottles each of Control Solution 1 and 3, 6 Linearity Kits, and 55 Extended Meter Warranties. Performance will take place at VA San Francisco Healthcare System located in San Francisco, CA 94121.