6632--Intent to Sole Source VISN Cerebro Specimen Tracking System Software
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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 VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center intends to award a sole source contract to Lecia Biosystems of Chicago, IL, for their Lecia Cerebro Anatomic Pathology specimen identification, tracking, and workflow management system. This system will be implemented at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital (all in Illinois), and Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center (Milwaukee, WI). This is an intent to sole source, not a request for competitive proposals.
Purpose & Scope
The purpose of this notice is to announce the VA's intent to procure the Lecia Cerebro Anatomic Pathology system, which provides specimen identification, tracking, and workflow management capabilities. This system is deemed essential for the specified VA Medical Centers to satisfy agency requirements, as justified under FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6632 (Analysis Instruments, Medical Laboratory Use)
- Set-Aside: This is a sole source announcement; no competitive set-aside applies.
Response & Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, firms believing they can meet the requirements must furnish information about their products, services, and customer references to the Contracting Officer. Responses will be evaluated, but the government reserves the right not to compete the proposed procurement. If no responses are received, the GLAC will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Lecia Biosystems.
Deadlines & Contact
- Information Submission Due: April 22, 2026 (within seven calendar days from the publication date of April 15, 2026).
- Submission Method: Mail to Contracting Officer, VAMC GLAC, 115 S. 84th Street, Suite 101, Milwaukee WI 53214, or via fax to (414) 844-4888.
- Primary Contact: Teresa Beers, Contract Specialist, teresa.beers@va.gov, 414-844-4865.