6640--Abbott AlinIQ Inventory Management System (IMS)
Subject: 6640--Abbott AlinIQ Inventory Management System (IMS)Solicitation Number: 36C26126Q0884Notice Type: PRESOLNAICS: 334516Notice Published: 06-29-26Response Due: 07-01-26Agency: Department of Veterans AffairsOffice: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFContact: Tawnya Krommenhoek, Contracting Officer This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Ph: () -Office Address: MATHER, CA 95655Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) VA Northern California Health Care System 10535 Hospital Way, Mather 95655Related Notices:
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PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Abbott Laboratories, Inc. for Abbott AlinIQ Inventory Management System (IMS). The procurement is on behalf of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, on behalf of Northern California Health Care System. Given the market research and responses from Abbott Laboratory representatives, the Abbott AlinIQ IMS product line is considered to be specialized, unique to the market, and proprietary to Abbott Laboratories Inc. (NH3LDK8CFAK7), the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). According to Abbott Laboratories these items are exclusively available from Abbott with no authorized resellers and/or distributors allowed. Additionally, no other products of this type, from outside vendors are authorized for use on Abbott Laboratory Instruments. The specific items required are attached. VA s Gray Market Items terms and conditions apply pursuant to VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market Items and VAAR 852.212-72 Gray Market and Counterfeit Items. As a result, vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the items identified to be eligible for participation with this acquisition. Vendor must be able to provide the documentation that demonstrates such aforementioned authority. The solicitation for this action will be posted to beta.sam.gov and all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. After consideration, the Government will determine whether to proceed with the sole source acquisition. Please keep in mind that patient care and choice in the decision is the highest priority to the VA. The solicitation will be posted on or about June 29, 2026. Please respond to Tawnya Krommenhoek at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Wednesday, July 01, 2026, at 10:00 am Mountain Standard Time. With your response, please provide evidence showing compliance with the aforementioned Gray Market clauses. Failure to provide the required information may result in a determination that your company is not a viable source. (End of Notice)