Opportunity
SAM #36C26327AP0518
VA award for Abbott Alinity m diagnostic reagents and consumables
Buyer
VA Health Administration Center 23 (VHA NCO 23)
Posted
October 01, 2026
Identifier
36C26327AP0518
NAICS
325413, 423450
The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded Abbott Laboratories Inc. a four-year supply contract for Alinity m diagnostic testing products supporting the Iowa City VA Health Care System. - Government buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration / VISN 23, Regional Procurement Office Central, Network Contracting Office 23; supporting the Iowa City VA Health Care System. - OEM and awardee: Abbott Laboratories Inc. The award is for Abbott Alinity m products and was restricted to one responsible source. - Products: Alinity m reagents, assay kits, controls, calibrators, and consumables for HCV, HIV-1, HR HPV, STI, Respiratory 4-Plex, and HSV 1 & 2/VZV testing. - Supplies must operate with the government-owned Abbott Alinity m analyzer. - The notice does not provide individual part numbers or quantities. - Estimated contract value: $748,477.20 over four years, or an estimated $187,119.30 annually. Pricing is stated to remain firm for the period. - Period of performance: one base year and three option years, for four years total. This is a supply acquisition, not an annual subscription.
Description
AWARD NOTICE OVER SAT In accordance with RFO FAR 5.301, this notice is to advise the public that the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Regional Procurement Office Central, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 23, for the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 23), awarded a contract action for Abbott Alinity M Reagents for the Iowa City VA Health Care System. Competition for this acquisition was restricted to only one (1) responsible source in accordance with RFO FAR 12.102(b), Restricting Competition. For acquisitions valued over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), RFO FAR 12.102(b) requires a written justification and approval in accordance with RFO FAR 6.104. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. The procurement is classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 325413. For additional information regarding this action, please contact the point of contact identified above. In accordance with RFO FAR 6.301, Availability of the Justification, the redacted justification supporting the restriction of competition has been attached to this award notice. RFO FAR 6.301 requires the applicable justification to be made publicly available after award and requires the Contracting Officer to screen the justification for contractor proprietary information prior to public posting.