J065--Lab Analyzers Service in support of the VISN 23 VA Healthcare System

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 23 is issuing a sole‑source notice of intent to award a contract to Hologic, Inc. for licensing and maintenance of the proprietary Panther Lab Analyzer system across multiple VA facilities in the VISN‑23 region. Interested parties may submit a capability statement, but the VA intends to award without competition under FAR 6.302‑1. • Scope: Software license and ongoing maintenance for Panther lab analyzer system. • Location: Multiple VA Healthcare System sites within VISN‑23 (Midwest). • Sole source to Hologic, Inc.; no competitive solicitation planned. • Submission: Capability statement due 10 Oct 2026 10:00 AM Central Time via email to Marie Weathers. • NAICS: 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. • No contract value or award date disclosed; contract likely an indefinite‑delivery/indefinite‑quantity (IDIQ) maintenance agreement.