6515--Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C24224Q0973Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7360ed7bd31c4fcca7737828f4e252a6/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Abbott for a middleware solution aimed at enhancing point of care (POC) testing connectivity within its Upstate Medical Centers. This procurement seeks to acquire equipment that is compatible with existing i-STAT devices and server systems, which are critical for effective medical testing and data management. The decision to proceed with Abbott stems from market research indicating that other competitors, such as Roche and Siemens, cannot provide the necessary interoperability with the VA-owned i-STAT systems. Interested parties may submit capability statements by September 10, 2024, to Lindsay Goldsmith, Contracting Officer, at lindsay.goldsmith@va.gov. The VA emphasizes that gray market items are prohibited, ensuring that all procured items meet quality and reliability standards.

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    Lindsay GoldsmithContracting Officer
    (518) 626-7194
    lindsay.goldsmith@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Special Notice regarding an intent to award a sole-source contract to Abbott for a middleware solution to enhance point of care (POC) testing connectivity. This contract, identified under Solicitation Number 36C24224Q0973, aims to procure equipment that is compatible with the existing i-STAT devices and server systems currently used in the VA's Upstate Medical Centers. Abbott was chosen as the only viable contractor after market research indicated that competing firms, such as Roche and Siemens, could not provide the necessary interoperability with the VA-owned i-STAT systems. The notice clarifies that this procurement is not a request for quotes; however, other responsible sources may submit capability statements by the response deadline of September 10, 2024. Furthermore, VA prohibits the use of gray market items in its Medical Centers, emphasizing the importance of procuring from original equipment manufacturers to ensure quality and reliability. This notice fulfills the public posting requirements as stipulated in federal procurement guidelines.
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