LSJ Contract Modification to Sysmex BPA, 36C24925A0033 P00005

This contract modification (P00005) amends an existing Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA 36C24925A0033) between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Sysmex America, Inc. to add line items for urinalysis equipment and related reagents under a sole-source, cost-per-reportable-results (CPRR) pricing model. The procurement is a follow-on to a competitively awarded BPA and is justified on grounds of operational efficiency, continuity of quality, and system compatibility with existing hematology services at the VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. The modification covers delivery, installation, and integration of a leased UN-9000N-122 urinalysis instrument, including five analytical modules, chemistry strip readers, and automated urine particle analyzers, with performance anticipated from March 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026, and potential option periods extending through 2029. Financially, the contract carries an estimated value ranging from approximately $69,400 for the initial ordering period to over $426,000 across multiple ordering periods. The BPA utilizes the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) under FAR Subpart 8.4, leveraging a performance-based CPRR approach that emphasizes accurate and timely testing results rather than fixed unit pricing. While specific FAR contract clauses and packaging or marking requirements are not detailed, regulatory justifications per FAR 538.7104-3(b)(1)(iii) and VA acquisition policy are documented to support the non-competitive sole-source award. Contract administration is managed by the Network Contracting Office 09 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with responsible officials including Contracting Officer Robert Pitre and approving official Harry Grambo. The delivery and acceptance location is the Memphis VA facility, where full operational deployment and integration with established laboratory workflows are required to maintain continuity and efficiency of diagnostic services.