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65--Hologic Supplies -- Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement

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36C25719Q1125Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 17, plans to award a firm-fixed priced standing-order contract for a 12-month period to Hologic for the procurement of specific medical supplies compatible with their existing ThinPrep systems. The contracted items include ThinPrep Pap Tests, CytoLyt Solutions (including collection cups), and stain sets, with specified quantities and options for additional supplies. This contract is a sole source procurement justified by the need for supplies that are fully compatible with the government-owned Hologic ThinPrep 2000 and 5000 systems, as these FDA-approved products must precisely match the equipment's form, fit, and function. This notice serves as an announcement of the intent to award rather than a solicitation for quotations or proposals, though responses from other potential suppliers will be considered to assess if any alternative sources could meet the requirements and provide a more advantageous option for the government. If no timely objections or alternative offers are received within five days of the notice's publication, the contract will proceed with Hologic under authority allowing other than full and open competition due to the unique compatibility needs. The procurement will be conducted through an open market pricing agreement, and interested parties must communicate directly with the designated contract point of contact via email, as the usual vendor listing platforms do not apply.

General Info

VA awards 12-month sole source contract to Hologic for ThinPrep-compatible medical supplies.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

NAICS

325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

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PostedJul 16

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeSan Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

Office AddressSan Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

Special Notice Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 17, intends to award a firm-fixed priced standing-order contract (Period of Performance: 12 Months) to Hologic for procurement of the following supplies: Item# Description Product # Quantity 0001 ThinPrep Pap Test (TPPT) 70096-001 5 0002 CytoLyt Solution 0236004 14 0003 CytoLyt Solution, Collection Cups 0236050 3 0004 Stain Set 70897-001 7 Options (All Items), Quantity: 4 This notice is not to be considered a request for quotations or proposals. A contract will not be awarded based on an offer received in response to this notice; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Proposals or offers received will be used to determine if a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the government. If no affirmative written response is received within 5 days from the publication of this notice, a contract will be issued to Hologic without any further notice. The requesting activity provided a sole source justification request stating that the government purchased, owns and operates a Hologic ThinPrep 2000 system and a Hologic ThinPrep 5000 system and requires the requested FDA approved supplies to be compatible in all respects (form, fit and function) with their Hologic brand-named ThinPrep processors. The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the government intends to negotiate with only one source. The anticipated statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition for the requirement is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The proposed sole source procurement will be made by an open market pricing agreement with Hologic. Notice: the POC for this notice does not have a Federal Business Opportunities registration account. Do NOT respond in the Interested Vendors List . The POC does not have any visibility to the Interested Vendors List tab within the notice. Interested firms must respond directly to the POC email address listed in the notice for consideration.