SAM #36C25626Q1332

VA sole-source award for Beckman Coulter urinalysis equipment, supplies, and support

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a $713,264.91 sole-source award for a short-term VISN 16 urinalysis bridge BPA with incumbent Beckman Coulter, Inc. - Award and purpose - The BPA supports uninterrupted laboratory urinalysis testing for Veteran patients while VA develops a competitive long-term BPA. - The notice identifies the award amount as $713,264.91. - Equipment and supplies - 17 automated IQ Workcells combining chemical analysis and digital urine microscopy. - 20 standalone AX-4030 analyzers for macroscopic urine chemical analysis. - Reagents, calibrators, controls, consumables, and associated uninterruptible power supplies (UPS); quantities are not specified. - Testing supplies are arranged on a cost-per-reportable-result basis. - Services and requirements - Preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, troubleshooting, and training. - Interface test results through Data Innovations middleware to the VA VistA laboratory system. - Performance period - Six-month base period: October 1, 2026–March 31, 2027, with a three-month option. - The attachment describes the requirement as sole-source to incumbent Beckman Coulter, Inc.; the notice is an award, not an open competition.

Description

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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