SAM #36C25626Q1311

VA sole-source award to Beckman Coulter for VISN 16 hematology laboratory bridge BPA

The VA announced a $864,000 sole-source award to Beckman Coulter for a short-term VISN 16 hematology laboratory bridge BPA. - Award and purpose - Awardee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.; the notice identifies the action as sole-source and references an attached justification and approval. - The bridge supports continued hematology testing and avoids disruption to Veteran care while the VA plans a competition for a subsequent long-term BPA. - Scope across VISN 16 - Coverage includes 8 medical centers and 19 outpatient clinics. - Equipment supported: 38 automated hematology instruments, 8 slide maker stainers, 7 automated digital imaging systems, and 2 automation lines. - Related supplies include reagents, calibrators, and controls; quantities are not specified. - Services and requirements - Staff training, preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and remote troubleshooting. - Test-result interfacing with the VA VistA laboratory package so clinicians can view results in the electronic medical record. - Performance period - Three-month base period: October 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. - A three-month option period is mentioned; its dates are not provided.

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This serves as notice to all interested parties that this requirement has been awarded as a Sole Source to BECKMAN COULTER, INC. Justification and Approvals attached

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