6640--LAB - ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS VENTANA STAIN AND CONSUMABLES

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 02 in Cheektowaga, New York, has awarded a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Roche Diagnostics Corporation for the procurement of Ventana HE 600 stainer-compatible reagents and consumables under solicitation number 36C24226Q0551 and award number 36C24226D0059. The contract, issued under FAR 12.201-1, is justified on the basis that Roche Diagnostics is the exclusive manufacturer of these proprietary products, with no alternative suppliers capable of providing equivalent compatibility with the existing Ventana HE 600 automated staining systems located at the Northport VA Medical Center. The acquisition spans five annual pricing periods from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031, with deliveries required on an as-needed basis to support continuous diagnostic operations. The line items include critical reagents such as Hematoxylin, Eosin, Bluing, Washing, and Cleaning Solutions, along with Glass Coverslips and Cover Slip Activator, each specified by Roche part numbers and ordered in predetermined quantities per period to ensure uninterrupted laboratory function. Delivery is directed to the Northport VA Medical Center in Northport, New York, where government personnel will inspect and accept all shipments in accordance with FAR 12 commercial item procedures. Although no unit pricing or total contract value is disclosed, the pricing is cited as comparable to the prior contract 36C24225D0090. Packaging and marking adhere to standard commercial practices without reference to military specifications, and preservation follows manufacturer guidelines for reagent stability. The contract requires no competitive bidding; market research confirmed Roche’s sole-source status, and no other responses were received to the Intent to Sole Source notice posted on SAM.gov. Roche Diagnostics Corporation, identified as a large business with Unique Entity Identifier JDMDFEZBYH36, holds no small business certifications. Contracting Officer Janelle Bonafede is the sole point of contact, with no assigned COR or COTR. Invoicing and payment details are not specified but are expected to follow VA standard processes, and the procurement is funded through Recovery Act funds. No additional clauses, attachments, or special requirements beyond the sole-source justification and product compatibility are documented.