# Blood Bank Reagents - Intent to Sole Source Minneapolis VAMC

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c26327q1088

- Solicitation number: 36C26327Q1088
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)
- NAICS: 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6550 In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets
- First posted: September 23, 2026
- Last posted: September 23, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c675d0bfe96945a58d7d5937877fb22f/view

## Description

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation RFO 5.101(a) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by RFO 6.103-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Alba Bioscience, Inc with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by RFO 6.103-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements because this equipment is provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer, Alba Bioscience, Inc.  No other third-party vendor is authorized to install or service this equipment.  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 325413, and the product service code is 6550.

While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands the equipment Alba Bioscience, Inc provides is proprietary. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to Robert.bennett8@va.gov within seven calendar days after publication of this notice. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

## Attachments

- [36C26327Q1088_1.docx](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/947056a09b11454780ae0c1554370575/download)

## Publications

- September 23, 2026: Special notice, due September 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice c675d0bfe96945a58d7d5937877fb22f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c675d0bfe96945a58d7d5937877fb22f/view

## Points of contact

- Robert Bennett, Contract Specialist, robert.bennett8@va.gov, 319-339-7079

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