NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – FSS SCHEDULE 66 III, INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND BACTERIAL MARKERS

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for quotes.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Network Contracting Office NCO2, on behalf of VISN2 South Medical Centers, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), sole source action to:

Name of Contractor: Diasorin, Inc

Street Address: 1951 Northwestern Avenue

City, State, Zip: Stillwater, MN 55082

VISN2 medical centers have a recurring requirement for infectious disease and bacterial markers testing on a cost per reportable / test basis.  Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10, reviewing the offerings and capabilities available through mandatory strategic sourcing, Federal Supply Schedule FSC Group 66 III, Clinical Analyzers, laboratory, Cost Per Test (CPT).  

In accordance with FAR Part 8.405-6, it has been determined that only one source is reasonably available. Diasorin is the sole vendor that can provide the required testing as part of a Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA) platform’s test menu. Minimally the testing platform is required to include MMRVZ, PCT, Lyme IgG/IgM/MTTT, Quantiferon TB Gold H.pylori Ag, Fecal Calprotectin and Fecal Elastase.

Market research failed to produce additional sources capable of fulfilling this requirement as a whole.

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) this notice of intent to sole source with justification to limit sources, satisfies the public posting requirements.

Veterans Health Administration prohibits the use of gray market items in their Medical Centers. Gray market items are considered to be items outside of the original equipment manufacturer’s intended distribution channels.

This notice is not a request for quotes; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the Government. All capability statements must be received by no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on November 30, 2025. Responses to be submitted to Lindsay Goldsmith, Contracting Officer at lindsay.goldsmith@va.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.