Opportunity
SAM #36C24426Q0796
Sole Source BPA for Automated Coagulation Analyzers, Reagents, and Services for VA VISN 4
Buyer
VA NCO 4
Posted
July 14, 2026
Respond By
July 17, 2026
Identifier
36C24426Q0796
NAICS
334516, 325413, 423490
This opportunity involves a long-term, sole source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for automated coagulation laboratory instrumentation and related supplies for all Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs) within VISN 4. - Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 4, Network Contracting Office 04 - Sole source provider: Diagnostica Stago Inc. (OEM and sole US distributor for Stago diagnostics) - Contract structure: - Firm-fixed-price BPA under Federal Supply Schedule - Base year (9/1/2026–8/31/2027) plus four option years (through 8/31/2031) - Cost-per-reportable-result pricing model - Scope includes: - Automated coagulation analyzers (FDA-approved) - Reagents, standards, controls, consumables, and supplies - Maintenance, installation, removal, training, and support services - Emergency supply delivery (within 24 hours) - Software/hardware upgrades and interface support - Compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements - Test volumes (annual, approximate): - Prothrombin Time/INR: 68,953 - Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time: 44,874 - Fibrinogen: 745 - D-Dimer: 4,025 - Anti Xa: 3,563 - Compatibility required with Beckman Coulter DXA automation line and Stago STA R Max instruments - No competitive proposals are being solicited; Diagnostica Stago Inc. is the only source meeting all requirements - NAICS: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing); FSC: 6550 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits, and Sets)
Description
IAW In accordance with FAR 6.103-1(b) and FAR 5.101 this notice is to advise the public that The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed-Price Contract to Diagnostica Stago Inc., five Century Drive, Parsippany, NJ 07054. This contract is for coagulation monitoring instruments, systems, and reagents to all VAMCs located within VISN 4.
The associated North America Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 334516 and the Business Size Standard is 1000 Employees. The FSC code is 6550.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS or QUOTATIONS.
Responsible sources may identify their interest by submitting capability information that clearly demonstrates the capability to perform the required service as described above. Capability information is required by 15:00 AM EST July 17th, 2026, to establish the ability of the source to meet this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this notification. All inquiries and submittals must be sent via email to keri.hester1@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.