Q301--Remote Automated laboratory System (RALS) for Laboratory Services
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its Network Contracting Office 17 in San Antonio, TX, has awarded a sole source contract (Solicitation Number 36C25726Q0069) to Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc. for the provision, installation, and maintenance of Remote Automated Laboratory System (RALS) software to support laboratory services at the El Paso VA Health Care System and its associated outpatient clinics. The contract, valued at approximately $51,193 for the base year, covers a performance period from February 15, 2026, through February 14, 2027, with four additional one-year option periods. This solution integrates point-of-care analyzers—including Accu-Chek Inform II, CoaguChek XS Plus, Abbott ID NOW, and Siemens Clinitek Status+—with the VA's Laboratory Information System (LIS) and electronic health record platform (VistA/CPRS), allowing remote monitoring, review, and release of test results within secure VA facilities. The system includes software licensing, configuration, installation, training, user documentation, 24/7 technical support, and ongoing software updates to ensure consistent and secure laboratory operations. Security and compliance are fundamental to this contract. The contractor must adhere strictly to federal laws including the Privacy Act of 1974, the Federal Records Act, FOIA, and NARA records management regulations to safeguard all government data and prevent unauthorized access, removal, or dissemination of sensitive information. All work must be conducted on-site under supervised conditions, with no remote access or data transfer permitted outside VA premises. The contract mandates the use of certified Abbott Field Service Engineers or authorized third parties for system maintenance and repair. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses relating to data rights and simplified acquisition procedures under sole source authority (FAR 13.501(a)(2)(i)) apply, confirming the non-competitive nature of this procurement. Oversight is provided by designated contracting officers and a Contracting Officer Representative, emphasizing accountability in installation, technical support, and adherence to government standards. The procurement supports the VA’s mission by enhancing laboratory service quality and ensuring federal compliance across its healthcare network.
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$51,193Place of Performance
TX, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17, for the El Paso VA Health Care System in El Paso, TX, intends to issue a sole source award to Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc., located at 915 E High St, Ste 500, Charlottesville, VA 22902.
This procurement action requires contractor to provide Remote Automated Laboratory Systems (RALS) software, for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in accordance with Statement of Work.
The VA intends to solicit and negotiate a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 13.501(a)(2)(i). The VA anticipates awarding contract on or near January 01, 2025. The projected period of performance for the base year will be from 02/15/2026 to 02/14/2027.
This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive proposals. However, in accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), all responsible sources that feel they can fulfill this requirement may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the VA. Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement, and include: SAM Unique Entity ID, and the Taxpayer Identification Number, along with documentation that the vendor is a Certified Abbott Field Service Engineer or an authorized third party. All respondents must have an active registration in the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov. Interested Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) must be listed as verified on the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database located at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ in order to receive contract awards under the Veterans First Contracting Program. A determination by the VA not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the VA. In addition, the information received because of this notice of intent will be retained as market research only. If no affirmative written response is received by the response date and time, a sole source contract will be awarded to Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc., located at 915 E High St, Ste 500, Charlottesville, VA 22902 without any further notice.
Contract Specialist does not have access to the Contract Opportunities Interested Vendor List and therefore any and all interested parties must submit information to me and only me at email below. Responses shall be submitted to contact@example.gov no later than 9:00 A.M., CDT, Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Fax or telephone calls will not be accepted.
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