6630--Polymedco Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test-CPRR Cincinnati VAMC - Notice of Intent to Sole Source
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 10, Cincinnati VA Medical Center has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the Polymedco Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) system. The VA intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Polymedco Cancer Diagnostics Products LLC, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), for a base year plus four option years. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, interested parties must submit clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government by April 20, 2026.
Purpose
The Cincinnati VA Medical Center requires the Polymedco Immunochemical FOBT system, including an analyzer, reagents, controls, and associated supplies and services. The Government believes Polymedco Cancer Diagnostics Products LLC is the only source capable of providing these unique and highly specialized supplies and services, justifying a sole source procurement under FAR Part 12 and GSAR 538.7104-(a)(1)(ii).
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide the following commercial equipment and services:
- OC Auto-Sensor iO FOBT Analyzer (1 unit)
- Cost per Test (4800 units)
- OC-Sensor iO Reagents: Latex Reagent, Calibration Kit, Buffer, Negative Control, Positive Control, Wash Solution
- OC-Auto Micro 80 Supplies: Cuvettes, Instrument Cups
- Customized Personal Mailers (Chillicothe, 20 per box)
- Sampling Bottles and Thermal Paper
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Base year plus four one-year option periods
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,000 Employees
- PSC Code: 6630 (Chemical Analysis Instrument)
- Set-Aside: Intended as a sole source award to Polymedco Cancer Diagnostics Products LLC, a small business.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, not a solicitation for competitive proposals. No solicitation package is available. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses will be evaluated solely on their ability to demonstrate this.
Deadlines & Contact
- Responses Due: Monday, April 20, 2026, by 1:00 PM EST
- Point of Contact: Lonnelle Jones, Contract Specialist, at lonnelle.jones@va.gov.