6640--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Roche Tests - NIHCS
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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, Northern Indiana VAHCS, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for reagents required for their existing Roche Cobas Pros instruments. The VA intends to negotiate with Roche Diagnostics Corp. under FAR Part 6.302-1, citing "Only One Responsible Source for Reagents." This is a Special Notice, not a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a comprehensive list of reagents used with the Northern Indiana Health Care System's existing Roche Cobas Pros instruments for various laboratory tests. The document provides a detailed list of product names and quantities, including items such as A1C, Acetaminophen, AFP, ALB, ALP, ALT, Ammonia, Amphetamines, Amylase, and many others, totaling a wide range of diagnostic tests.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price contract is anticipated.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source).
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing).
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies).
- Intended Contractor: Roche Diagnostics Corp., 9115 Hague Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46256.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, a solicitation, or a request for offers. No solicitation package is available. The Government believes only Roche Diagnostics Corp. possesses the required capabilities. Any interested party must submit clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Deadlines & Contact
- Responses Due: May 1, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Point of Contact: Rachel MacRae, Contract Specialist, rachel.macrae@va.gov, 734-222-4326.