Opportunity
SAM #36C26327Q0027
Sole Source Service Contract for Hologic Panther System Software License and Maintenance
Buyer
VA Health Administration Center 23 (VHA NCO 23)
Posted
September 28, 2026
Respond By
October 12, 2026
Identifier
36C26327Q0027
NAICS
811219, 811210
This opportunity involves a sole source procurement for proprietary software licensing and maintenance services for the Hologic Panther system, supporting laboratory analyzers at multiple VA facilities within the VISN 23 Midwest Healthcare Network. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23) - VA Black Hills HCS Fort Meade Campus - OEM Highlight: - Hologic, Inc. is the exclusive manufacturer and provider of the Panther system software and maintenance services - Products/Services Requested: - Panther System Software License (no part number or quantity specified) - Panther System Maintenance (no part number or quantity specified) - Notable Requirements: - Services are proprietary and only available from Hologic, Inc. - Supports Lab Analyzers at multiple VA facilities in VISN 23 - NAICS code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) - PSC code: J065 - No other OEMs or vendors are referenced - No specific quantities or part numbers provided
Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c) (1) FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, to Hologic, Inc. Panther System Software License and Panther system maintenance. The Panther system is proprietary and may only be licensed by Hologic, Inc. The place of performance will be multiple Veterans Affairs Facilities within the VISN 23 area. The NAICS code is 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a size standard of $34 Million, and PSC J065.
Hologic, Inc UEI: WHWJBKU5SX73 10210 Genetic Center Dr. San Diego, CA 92121
This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency by e-mailing such statement and supporting documentation to Marie Weathers, Contract Officer, at marie.weathers@va.gov. Statements are due no later than 10/12/2026 at 10:00 am Central Time. Please indicate Response to Lab Analyzers Services in subject line of e-mail. No phone calls please. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.  Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government under the authorities cited above. A solicitation will not be issued.