DA10--Quantra Module- RALS Informatics
ID: 36C25724Q0864Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

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Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)
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    Special Notice: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF intends to award a sole source contract for the procurement of Quantra Module, which is only compatible with the RALS Informatics System for Laboratory and Pathology Department located at the VA South Texas Health Care System in San Antonio, Texas. The contract will have a base year and four option years. The government intends to award the contract to Abbott Rapid Diagnostics. This procurement is conducted under simplified acquisition procedures, as only one responsible source can provide the unique and highly specialized services required. Interested parties may submit supporting evidence of their capability to fulfill this requirement.

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    Teresa ArzolaContract Specialist
    (210) 740-3729
    Teesa.Arzola@va.gov
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