CPT clinical laboratory immunohistochemistry ( IHC ) and in - situ hybridization ( ISH ) analyzer with Reagents

2026-11-03

This is a notice of intent to sole source a contract under the authority of RFO FAR 12 . 102 , only one source being available to meet the Government ’ s need . The contract is estimated for final completion by 03 / 31 / 2031 . The North American Industrial Classification System ( NAICS ) code for this procurement is 325413 , In - Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing , with a small business size standard of 1 , 000 employees . The FSC / PSC is 6550 – In - Vitro Diagnostic Substances , Reagents , Test Kits and Sets . The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to solicit a firm fixed price contract , base with four ( 4 ) option periods , for Cost - Per - Test ( CPT ) clinical laboratory immunohistochemistry ( IHC ) and in - situ hybridization ( ISH ) analyzer with reagents and supplies to Roche Diagnostics Corporation , 9115 HAGUE RD , INDIANAPOLIS , IN 46256 - 1025 . There are no other sources that will satisfy agency requirements for the necessary equipment and services . No other vendor is able to service the VASNHCS within the current space provided for automated IHC / ISH slide staining system at this time . If this analyzer were not procured , there would be a cost associated with sending lab specimens outside the lab for testing if the RocheDiagnostics equipment were not put into place with a degradation of patient care due to the increased wait times for lab results . Roche Diagnostics ’ BenchMark ULTRA system is the only automated IHC / ISH slide staining system that will fit in the footprint available in the current lab and is compatible with the configuration of the utilities as follows :- IHC must fit on existing end cap within approximate dimensions of 44 ” Wx60 ” Hx33 ” D - ISH stainer must attach to existing cover slip and be approximately 50 ” Wx25 ” Hx28 ” D - Instruments must fit voltage requirements between 110 - 230VAny responsible source that feels it is capable in performing this requirement may submit a quote for the listed items from the solicitation and describe and / or submit documentation to support your capabilities . The response will be considered by the agency . Responses should be submitted to Leah Smith at leah . smith @ va . gov no later than Wednesday , February 18th , 2026 , at 11 : 00 AM Pacific Time to be considered . The Government will not pay for information submitted . Any responses received will only be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in lieu of sole source contract described in this notice , and such determination shall be made at the sole discretion of the Government . Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement . If no responses are received , the government will proceed with the Sole Source acquisition .

Nevada

2026-05-01