6550--Phadia Reagents & Supplies (5-YR BPA: 4/1/2026 to 3/31/2031)

Award Notice

This document serves as an Award Notice for Solicitation Number 36C24126Q0190, related to Phadia Reagents & Supplies. The award was made on 03-19-2026 with an award amount of $0.00. The awardee is FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY L.L.C. (UEI: F5TEGZ32EJ38), located at 300 INDUSTRY DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15275.

• Contract Type: Not specified, but indicated as a 5-Year BPA (Basic Ordering Agreement) with a period of performance from 4/1/2026 to 3/31/2031.

• Award Number: 36C24126A0024

• Award Amount: $0.00

• Award Date: 03-19-2026

• A Sole Source Justification document is attached and referenced for further details.

• Product Service Code (PSC): 6550

• NAICS Code: 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing)

Justification and Approval (J&A) / Sole Source Justification

This document justifies a "Justification and Approval (J&A)" for other than full and open competition for Phadia Reagents and Supplies. The procurement is for a new firm-fixed-priced Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to support the operation of VA-owned equipment at the VISN 1 Network Consolidated Laboratory.

• The procurement is for specific Phadia Reagents and Supplies that are brand name only and must be compatible with existing VA-owned Thermo Fisher Phadia 250 Analyzers.

• These supplies are required for autoimmune and allergy diagnostic testing.

• The estimated value of the proposed action is $406,036.65 over a five-year period.

• A comprehensive list of specific reagents and supplies is provided, including various conjugates, controls, calibrators, and diluents.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-priced BPA.

• Period of Performance: Five-year period.

• Estimated Value: $406,036.65.

• This document is a justification for sole source procurement, not a solicitation for proposals.

• The justification cites "Only One Responsible Source" (41 USC §3304(a)(1)) as the authority for other than full and open competition.

• The procurement is for a sole source due to the specific nature of the reagents and their compatibility with existing equipment.

• Market research identified Fisher Scientific Company, LLC as the sole distributor of these specific reagents.

• While a Sources Sought Notice was posted, only three responses were received, two from SDVOSBs that were deemed not acceptable, and one from the manufacturer/sole distributor.

• The Thermo Fisher Phadia 250 Analyzer was purchased by VISN 1 VAMC Providence in September 2025.

• The reagents are essential for Veteran care and dictate appropriate treatment by clinicians.

• Purchasing from a non-authorized distributor would void the warranty on the analyzer.

• Continued market research will be conducted for future acquisitions to allow for potential distributor competition.

Intent to Sole Source

This notice announces the Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to award a firm-fixed Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to Fisher Scientific Company, LLC. The BPA will be for a five-year period and will cover Phadia reagents and supplies. The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b).

• Phadia reagents and supplies.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

• Period of Performance: Five years

• This is NOT a request for competitive proposals. There is no solicitation available at this time.

• Vendors who believe they are qualified to provide these products and should be considered must submit a response by the response due date.

• Responses must include detailed and relevant documentation to allow the government to perform market research and make a determination regarding competition.

• A determination not to compete will be at the sole discretion of the Government.

• Information received will be used solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 325413.

• Response Due Date: February 20, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time, New York, USA.

• Contract Specialist: Julie Lemire

• Email: julie.lemire1@va.gov

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for Phadia Reagents and Supplies for the VISN 1 Laboratory/Pathology Department. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research to identify potential sources for a firm-fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for a period of five years. The supplies are for a Phadia 250 Immuno Assay Analyzer.

This is strictly market research, not a solicitation for proposals. The VA is seeking information on industry capabilities and qualifications to supply brand-name Phadia reagents and supplies. Interested firms must be registered in SAM.gov and provide company information, capability documentation, and socio-economic status. SD/VOSB firms must also provide proof of registration in VA VetBiz or SBA Vet Cert. The VA is looking for vendors authorized as manufacturers or distributors. The notice includes a detailed list of "Salient Characteristics" for the required reagents and supplies, along with specific requirements for delivery, expiration dates, reporting, recalls, and waste characterization. Privacy and security language, including HIPAA compliance, is also detailed.

• Response Date: February 4, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
• Contact: Julie Lemire, Contracting Specialist, Julie.Lemire1@va.gov.
• Required Submission: Company name, address, POC, DUNS number; capability documentation; socio-economic status; proof of VetBiz/Vet Cert for SD/VOSB firms.
• Purpose: To determine market capacity and potential for competition for a future procurement.
• Note: No proposals are being requested or accepted at this time. The government will not pay for any costs associated with responding to this notice.