6550--New - VISN 17 FIT Consolidation

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 awarded a firm-fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to Polymedco Cancer Diagnostic Products LLC for the consolidation of Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) supplies and analyzer-related services across VISN 17 facilities. Awarded on November 19, 2025, for $2,500,000.00, the contract supports in-house colorectal cancer screening using the OC-Diana Sensor Analyzer system. The scope includes the annual delivery of 45,000 FIT CPT kits, thermal paper, calibration and maintenance services, sampling bottles, and up to six analyzers over the contract term. Performance is distributed across several Texas healthcare systems, including Amarillo, San Antonio, El Paso, Temple, Dallas, Harlingen, and Big Spring, with centralized testing conducted at the El Paso Laboratory. This procurement was executed as a total small business set-aside and a sole-source award under FAR 8.405-6, citing an urgent and compelling need and the proprietary nature of Polymedco's equipment. The award was justified because Polymedco is the only source capable of providing FDA-approved, CLIA-compliant, and CAP-accredited systems compatible with existing VA infrastructure. The contract follows a cost-per-test invoicing method and spans a base period from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with four subsequent option years and a potential six-month extension. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination VA medical centers to ensure all reagents and equipment meet mandatory CDC and CMS standards.