K066--Abbott - RALS software upgrade for CERNER Intent to Sole Source Chillicothe OH VAMC
ID: 36C25025Q0957Type: Special Notice
AwardedSep 27, 2025
$20.5K$20,515
AwardeeABBOTT RAPID DIAGNOSTICS INFORMATICS, INC CHARLOTTESVILLE 22902
Award #:36C25025P1733
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (K066)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a9522db6dfd9429c8131e93f519051b0/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 10, intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract to ABBOTT RAPID DIAG INFORMATICS for a RALS software upgrade necessary for compatibility with the Electronic Healthcare Records Management (EHRM) service agreement at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center (VAMC). This upgrade is critical to ensure that the existing systems can effectively integrate with the EHRM, thereby enhancing the management of healthcare records for veterans. Interested contractors may submit capabilities statements or quotations for consideration, although this notice is not a request for quotes. Responses are due by September 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, and should be directed to Contracting Officer Michael Groneman at michael.groneman@va.gov and Contracting Specialist Andrew Arnst at andrew.arnst@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michael E. GronemanContracting Officer
    (513) 559-3706
    michael.groneman@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract to ABBOTT RAPID DIAG INFORMATICS for a RALS software upgrade. This upgrade is necessary for compatibility with the Electronic Healthcare Records Management (EHRM) service agreement at the Chillicothe VAMC. The solicitation number is 36C25025Q0957, and the contracting office zip code is 45219. This notice, satisfying FAR 5.201(b)(1), is not a request for quotes. However, contractors may submit capabilities statements or quotations for consideration. Responses are due by September 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time and should be sent via email to Michael Groneman and Andrew Arnst.
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