--The North Atlantic Regional Contracting Office intends to award sole source to ABBOTT MOLECULAR (Vysis Inc.) for the Vysis Autovision System, VP2000 Processor and Reagents. POC: CPT Chris L Newell at [email hidden].

The North Atlantic Regional Contracting Office plans to award a sole source contract to Abbott Molecular (Vysis Inc.) for the procurement of the Vysis Autovision System, the VP2000 Processor, and associated reagents. Vysis Inc. holds exclusive manufacturing rights for the only FDA-approved automated FISH image analysis system used for interpreting HER2 analysis by fluorescence in situ hybridization, as well as the sole provider of the automated slide processor VP2000. Additionally, Vysis is the only company offering the FDA-approved UroVysion Assay, which is utilized for the surveillance of recurrent bladder cancer through urine testing. This contract underscores the exclusive position of Vysis Inc. in supplying critical diagnostic technology and reagents, emphasizing the importance of a sole source procurement due to the unique products they offer that meet specific FDA approvals. The point of contact for this contracting action is CPT Chris L Newell. The contract was posted on September 16, 2005, and is specifically targeting the acquisition of these specialized systems and assays essential for advanced diagnostic and analysis capabilities within the relevant medical and laboratory settings.