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6550--Polymedco iFOBT Analyzer and Reagents - Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Solicitation36C25025Q0582Notice typeSpecial Notice

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Name	Type	Posted	Actions
SSJ-R_Redacted.pdf	PDF	May 20, 2025	Download
https://www.va.gov	LINK	May 20, 2025	Download
36C25025Q0582.docx	DOCX	May 20, 2025	Download

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6550--Polymedco iFOBT Analyzer and Reagents - Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Special Notice36C25025Q0582May 20, 2025 · v3

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Opportunity Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Richard Roudebush VA Indianapolis, intends to negotiate a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract with Polymedco Cancer Diagnostics Products LLC for Immunochemical Fecal Occult Testing (iFOBT) equipment and reagents. This requirement, identified under solicitation 36C25025Q0582, supports the Pathology and Laboratory Service and is classified under NAICS 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and PSC 6550 IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS. The government cites FAR 6.302-1 as the authority for this brand-name acquisition, as it believes Polymedco is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the requirement.

The scope of work includes the provision of an OC Auto-Sensor iO FOBT Analyzer with extended service coverage and a cost-per-test model for approximately 8,200 reportable patient tests. Associated supplies and reagents include latex reagents, wash solution, negative and positive controls, buffer, calibration kits, and thermal paper. The anticipated period of performance consists of a base year plus three option years, totaling four years of service.

Responses to this notice must be received by May 22, 2025, at 4:00 pm EST. Evidence showing that competition would be advantageous to the government should be submitted to the point of contact, Lonnelle Jones. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. Administrative documentation includes two attachments: a redacted justification document (SSJ-R_Redacted.pdf) and a supporting Word document (36C25025Q0582.docx).

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Opportunity Details

Response deadline: May 22, 2025Expired 391 days ago
NAICS: 334516 (opens in new tab)
PSC: 6550 (opens in new tab)
Set aside: —
Published: May 20, 2025
Updated: May 20, 2025
Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (opens in new tab)
Office: 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)
Department: —
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Contact and place of performance

Point of contact: Lonnelle Jones

Place of performance: Not specified

Original Description

Special Notice Special Notice Page 4 of 4 Special Notice *= Required Field Special Notice Page 1 of 4 Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Richard Roudebush VA Indianapolis - 1481 W. 10th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202, intends to negotiate a sole source contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source for brand name requirement for 4-year option periods (Base plus 3 options) for Immunochemical Fecal Occult Testing (iFOBT) analyzer and reagents for the Pathology and Laboratory Service. The associated NAICS code for this is 334516. The vendor will be Polymedco Cancer Diagnostics Products LLC., (OEM), 510 Furnace Dock Road, Cortland Manor, NY 10567. Description of Equipment or Supplies: Mfr # Description Qty# MV5F00 OC Auto- Sensor iO FOBT Analyzer Includes Extended Service 1 MV5F00-SVC1 OC Sensor Diana Extended Service coverage is included for the term of the BPA 1 VA-CPT1 Cost per Test (1 device per patient reportable) 8200 VAOC-CR Credit for Devices included OCDL Latex Reagent For OC-Sensor Diana (5x15ml) included OCDW OC Diana Wash Solution (1x150ml) included OCQN OC-Sensor Diana Negative Control (5x1ml) included OCQP OC-Sensor Diana Positive Control (5x1ml) included OCDB OC-Sensor Diana Buffer (1x500ml) included OC80C OC-Sensor Diana Calibration Kit (10x1ml, 2x45ml Diluent) included TP-5 Thermal Paper (5 Rolls per Box) 5 A firm fixed price contract with no option years is anticipated and shall be awarded. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 4:00 pm EST, on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Point of contact is Lonnelle Jones, e-mail [email protected].