The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 9, intends to issue a Firm Fixed Priced contract under the authority of Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements as implemented by FAR 6.302-2. Award is anticipated to occur on or about November 21st , 2022 to Hologic Sales and Services, LLC. The period of performance will be for fifteen calendar days after issuance of the notice to proceed.

According to Hologic, it is the sole source of the instrument system, assay kits, and associated kits and reagents listed below. All of Hologic procurements of this nature must come directly from Hologic. Currently, the Hologic Panther firmware system is presently in use at the facility and the Aptima assays have been validated for use with the Panther system. The firmware in the Panther system is necessary for running the Aptima assays and is unique to Hologic. Hologic is the sole source of this firmware. Additionally, Hologic is the manufacturer and meets the requirement as it applies to the Non manufacturer rule (NMR).