ContractSpecial Notice

Q301--Remote Automated laboratory System (RALS) for Laboratory Services

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS• 36C25726Q0069

Response Deadline

Nov 12, 2025

Deadline passed

Days Remaining

Closed

Set-Aside

Full & Open

Notice Type

Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc. for the provision of Remote Automated Laboratory Systems (RALS) software to support the El Paso VA Health Care System. This procurement aims to integrate various laboratory analyzers, including Accu-Chek Inform II and Siemens Clinitek Status+, into a unified data management system that facilitates direct patient result reviews and enhances remote management capabilities across multiple facilities. The contract is expected to be awarded around January 1, 2025, with a performance period from February 15, 2026, to February 14, 2027, and interested parties must submit capability statements by November 12, 2025, to the Senior Contract Specialist, Jose Campa, at jose.campa@va.gov.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

541512

Computer Systems Design Services

PSC Code

Q301

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING

Solicitation Documents

2 Files

SOW ELP RALS.pdf

PDF•105 KB•10/29/2025

AI Summary

The El Paso VA Health Care System seeks Remote Automated Laboratory Systems (RALS) software to integrate Accu-Chek Inform II, CoaguChek XS Plus, Abbott ID NOW, and Siemens Clinitek Status+ analyzers. This software will connect these devices to a single data manager, enabling direct review and release of patient results to the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and electronic patient records (VistA/CPRS). The system will facilitate remote management, quality control, and troubleshooting across multiple El Paso and Las Cruces VA facilities. The contract includes RALS software licensing, interfaces, installation, configuration, user documentation, standard training, and hardware components like RALS data ports. The agreement spans a base period and four option years, ensuring continuous service, support, updates, and hardware maintenance. The contractor must provide 24/7 technical support, free upgrades, and adhere to strict data security and records management protocols in compliance with NARA regulations, prohibiting unauthorized data transfer or access.

36C25726Q0069_1.docx

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AI Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 17, intends to award a sole source contract to Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc. for Remote Automated Laboratory Systems (RALS) software. This procurement, under FAR 13.501(a)(2)(i), is for the El Paso VA Health Care System and is anticipated to be awarded around January 1, 2025, with a performance period from February 15, 2026, to February 14, 2027. While a sole source award is intended, responsible sources may submit capability statements by November 12, 2025, at 9:00 AM CDT. Responses must include SAM Unique Entity ID, Taxpayer Identification Number, and proof of being a Certified Abbott Field Service Engineer or authorized third party, with active SAM registration. SDVOSB and VOSB vendors must be VetCert verified. The VA will consider these responses for market research, but may proceed with the sole source award if no affirmative written response is received.