6640--Award Notice - Roche 6-month Bridge - NIHCS POP: 5/1/26-10/31/2026; PO 610C60131

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Limited Sources Justification (LSJ) for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Northern Indiana VAHCS. It justifies the procurement of Roche Tests through a limited source approach, specifically referencing FSS Contract Number V797D-70105 with Roche Diagnostics Corp.

This document indicates that the VA intends to procure Roche Tests, which are required for the Roche Cobas Pros currently in use. The justification is based on the need for a 6-month bridge contract to cover the period of performance from 5/1/2026 to 10/31/2026, with an estimated value of $564,293.89. The primary rationale for limiting sources is that Roche Diagnostics Corp. is the sole original equipment manufacturer (OEM) supplier of these specific tests, making them unique or highly specialized. Market research did not identify other sources capable of satisfying the requirement. The VA states that market research will continue to identify other potential sources for future acquisitions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a "Combined Synopsis/Solicitation" for Roche 6-month Bridge services for NIHCS, covering the period of May 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026. The solicitation number is 36C25026Q0528.

The document references an attached document (LSJ) for detailed requirements. The Product Service Code is 6640 and the NAICS Code is 334516.

This appears to be a bridge contract to maintain services during the transition to a new contract. The award number is V797D-70105 36C25026F0457, with an award amount of $564,289.74. The award date was May 1, 2026.

Specific submission instructions and evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided text, but the document is a solicitation, implying a need for proposals.

No specific set-aside information is provided in this text.

The contracting office is Network Contracting Office 10, located in Kettering, OH. The Contract Specialist is Rachel MacRae (rachel.macrae@va.gov). The awardee was Roche Diagnostics Corporation.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Northern Indiana VAHCS, intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Roche Diagnostics Corp., for reagents. This action is being taken under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, citing "Only One Responsible Source for Reagents."

The requirement is for reagents used with existing Roche Cobas Pros instruments for testing at the Northern Indiana Health Care System. A list of specific product names and quantities is provided in the document.

A firm fixed price contract is anticipated.

This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals, a solicitation, or a request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any interested party must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 12:00 pm on Friday, May 1, 2026.

This is a sole source notice. The government believes only Roche Diagnostics Corp. possesses the required capabilities.

• Solicitation Number: 36C25026Q0528
• NAICS Code: 334516
• Point of Contact: Rachel MacRae, rachel.macrae@va.gov
• Response Date: May 1, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time