SAM #36C25926Q0757

VA NCO 19 Sole Source Procurement: Abbott Laboratories Pre-Analytical Sample Tracking System

This notice announces the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 19's intent to award a sole source contract to Abbott Laboratories for a Pre-Analytical Sample Tracking System. - Sole source procurement to Abbott Laboratories for specialized laboratory sample tracking equipment and services - Products requested include: - Indexor Standard Package (2 units, 04U96-24) - Indexor Box of 48 iRacks - 13 mm (3 units, 04Z08-56) - Indexor Box of 48 iRacks - 16 mm (2 units, 04Z08-57) - Indexor Box of 48 iRack Covers (5 units, 04Z08-58) - Indexor iLogger Transport Case - Four Position (19 units, 04U96-98) - Indexor iLogger Transport Case - Two Position (27 units, 04Z08-99) - Indexor Mini Package (15 units, 04U96-95) - AlinIQ Digital Training Licenses (total 5 units, 01DH5-09) - Indexor Always on Support Contract (2 units, 04Z08-74) - ITS Training - onsite annually, includes 10 hours at $250/hour and travel (2 units, 04Z08-92) - Services required include onsite training and ongoing support contracts - NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - Period of performance is five years, from August 31, 2026 to August 30, 2031 - Abbott Laboratories is the only OEM and vendor specified - Opportunity is not open for competition due to sole source justification - Estimated contract value likely ranges from $250,000 to $500,000 based on equipment and service scope - Potential competitors could include Beckman Coulter, Roche Diagnostics, and Siemens Healthineers, but only Abbott is specified - Requirements include both product delivery and annual training/support services

Product Line Items: - Indexor Standard Package (2 units, 04U96-24) - Indexor Box of 48 iRacks - 13 mm (3 units, 04Z08-56) - Indexor Box of 48 iRacks - 16 mm (2 units, 04Z08-57) - Indexor Box of 48 iRack Covers (5 units, 04Z08-58) - Indexor iLogger Transport Case - Four Position (19 units, 04U96-98) - Indexor iLogger Transport Case - Two Position (27 units, 04Z08-99) - Indexor Mini Package (15 units, 04U96-95) - AlinIQ Digital Training Licenses (5 units, 01DH5-09) - Indexor Always on Support Contract (2 units, 04Z08-74)

Service Line Items: - ITS Training - onsite annually, includes 10 hours at $250/hour and travel (2 units, 04Z08-92) - Indexor Always on Support Contract (2 units, 04Z08-74) - AlinIQ Digital Training Licenses (5 units, 01DH5-09)

Period of Performance: - Five years, August 31, 2026 to August 30, 2031

Primary OEM: - Abbott Laboratories

Potential Competitors: - Beckman Coulter - Roche Diagnostics - Siemens Healthineers

Competing Products: - Beckman Coulter sample tracking systems - Roche cobas pre-analytical solutions - Siemens Healthineers laboratory automation and sample tracking

Estimated Contract Value: - $250,000 to $500,000

Description

Request for Quote (RFQ) #: 36C25926Q0757

In accordance with RFO FAR 12.201, this Notice of Intent is to inform all parties the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19 located at 6162 South Willow Drive Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 intends to award a sole source procurement for the following requirement to the large business, Abbott Laboratories 100 Abbott Park Road, Abbott Park, IL 60064:

Description Part Number Qty Indexor Standard Package 04U96-24 2 Indexor Box of 48 iRacks - 13 mm 04Z08-56 3 Indexor Box of 48 iRacks - 16 mm 04Z08-57 2 Indexor Box of 48 iRack Covers 04Z08-58 5 Indexor iLogger Transport Case - Four Position 04U96-98 18 Indexor iLogger Transport Case - Two Position 04Z08-99 26 AlinIQ Digital Training - License 01DH5-09 1 ITS Training - onsite 1x annually, includes 10 hours at $250/hour and travel 04Z08-92 1 Indexor Mini Package 04U96-95 15 Indexor Always on Support Contract 04Z08-74 1 Indexor Always on Support Contract 04Z08-74 1 AlinIQ Digital Training - License 01DH5-09 1 ITS Training - onsite 1x annually, includes 10 hours at $250/hour and travel 04Z08-92 1 Indexor iLogger Transport Case - Two Position 04U96-98 1 Indexor iLogger Transport Case - Four Position 04U96-98 1 AlinIQ Digital Training - Indexor, 3 Licenses 01DH5-09 1

Period of Performance: August 31, 2026 through August 30, 2031 The associated North America Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 334516 and the Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 8:00 AM Central Standard Time, Friday, August 28, 2026. Information received in response to this notice must clearly demonstrate the capability of meeting the Government s needs as stated above. Include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, etc.) confirming the ability to supply the products and/or any services outlined in this notice. Responses to this notice are to be sent to Phoebe.Farmer@va.gov. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government is not responsible for any potential costs incurred from interested parties desiring to respond to this notice.

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